Learning and Development Specialist

MELE Associates, Inc. • Washington, DC

6d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

MELE Associates is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to support its contract with NA-90, Office of Infrastructure within NNSA. The role supports NA-90 learning and development efforts to build a professional development and training program. The specialist partners with leadership to identify goals, strategic initiatives, audiences, knowledge and performance gaps, and logistical needs; establishes professional development frameworks and core competencies; and designs and delivers internal training. The role also leads asynchronous training projects across the design lifecycle, supports training budgets and development plans, identifies suboffice training needs, coordinates training access, facilitates learning sessions, and supports experiential learning and DEIA initiatives. The position is full-time and remote. The salary range is $100,000–$130,000, with compensation based on factors including market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience developing education or awareness campaign content, brand management, strategic communications, or related work.
• Education and/or experience in adult learning education, training development, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest, education, and/or experience in national security.
• Strong knowledge of and prior experience with education and training platforms, including scripts, presentations, storyboard e-learning courses, and structured exercises.
• Advanced instructional writing skills in multiple mediums.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with subject-matter experts and target audiences.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion on important matters.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time.
• Interest in continuous improvement and dedication to updating skills.
• Ability to accept feedback and constructive evaluation of work.
• Knowledge of federal government programs.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, hard-working office.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with federal government programs.
• Technical writing experience.
• Knowledge of Articulate 360, Adobe, Canva, LinkedIn Learning, and Swift Polling software.
• Basic graphic design skills.
• Basic skills in web development tools.
• Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach or knowledge of the Gallup CliftonStrengths framework.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify goals, strategic initiatives, target audiences, knowledge and performance gaps, and logistical issues for learning and development.
• Establish a professional development framework and determine core competencies by staffing levels and subject matter expertise.
• Articulate learning objectives, identify target audiences, determine delivery methods, and execute internal training.
• Lead internal asynchronous training projects through scoping, research and analysis, design, development, and launch; establish timelines, communicate with partners, and select appropriate measurements.
• Use learning tools and software to execute learning and development strategies.
• Support management of the corporate training budget and review annual submissions from Individual and Executive Development Plans.
• Identify organizational training needs for each suboffice; work with NNSA Learning and Career Management (NA-MB) to acquire training, facilitate registration through Learning Nucleus, and assess the efficacy and utility of offerings.
• Support experiential learning opportunities such as gaming, details, and fellowship programs.
• Support the development of training programs and training tools.
• Lead and facilitate learning sessions on policy or programmatic updates, lessons learned, training, team building, and special topics.
• Advance the DEIA initiative under Executive Order 14035 by working with BetterUp to customize coaching experience and curriculum for NA-90 leadership and staff.
• Research and evaluate learning and development best practices to drive continuous improvement and leading-practice learning experiences.
• Understand current and future business environments and issues to recommend impactful learning and development solutions.

Benefits

• Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision care.
• Family health care offered.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid federal holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level