Learning Consultant

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

The Learning Consultant partners with leaders across APL to strengthen organizational capability and leadership effectiveness. As a member of the enterprise Talent Development team, the consultant applies organizational development, adult learning, consulting, and change expertise to build and deliver solutions that advance APL’s mission and strategic priorities. The role involves building trusted partnerships, influencing organizational outcomes, and contributing to the future of learning and organizational effectiveness across the Laboratory. The primary responsibility is to facilitate and continuously improve leadership, learning, and organizational development experiences that strengthen individual and team performance. The consultant works with peers, leaders, HR business partners, and stakeholders to understand organizational challenges, assess capability needs, and recommend learning, leadership, team, organizational development, or hybrid solutions. Data, insights, assessments, and evaluation results are used to identify root causes, measure impact, and improve solutions. The consultant also collaborates with instructional designers and subject matter experts to create engaging learning experiences using evidence-based learning science, modern instructional practices, and emerging technologies. The role explores advances in leadership, learning science, AI, and workforce trends; builds credibility with leaders, staff, vendors, and partners; and leads or contributes to enterprise talent initiatives that strengthen leadership, culture, workforce capability, and organizational effectiveness. The consultant balances strategic initiatives with day-to-day classroom facilitation while managing multiple priorities independently in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Adult Learning, Leadership Development, Organization Development, Psychology, Human Systems, Instructional Systems Design or a related degree, business, or equivalent years of professional experience.
Minimum of five years’ experience facilitating classroom learning for adult learners, in person or virtually.
Exceptional communication, consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
Curiosity, adaptability, creativity, and energy for helping organizations and people grow through change.
Skill in facilitating audience-tailored learning experiences that capture attention and encourage participation, using tools and AI or other resources to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Ability to apply adult learning theory, systems thinking, and human-centered design principles to solve complex challenges.
Ability to work independently and across teams on multiple projects with overlapping time frames and shifting priorities, sometimes informally leading teams and efforts.
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to overcome obstacles to reach a resolution.
Sound judgment, initiative, strategic thinking, and a bias toward action while navigating ambiguity and building alignment across stakeholders.
US citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Track record in formal leadership roles with direct reports.
Three or more years of consulting experience in talent and organizational development.
Experience consulting with executives, senior leaders, and teams to facilitate leadership development, team effectiveness, organizational planning, or change initiatives with demonstrated positive outcomes.
Expertise in organizational development, leadership development, and talent management, with a passion for continuous learning and professional growth.
Experience leading organizational development, change management, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Experience using organizational assessments, workforce analytics, or evaluation data to improve organizational performance.
Experience demonstrating AI and new technological advancements to improve learning, leadership, organizational efficiency, or workforce performance.
Experience designing enterprise talent strategies or leading large-scale organizational change.
Relevant certifications, such as Prosci, ATD, CPTD, DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Crucial Learning, Working Genius, coaching certifications, or project management certifications.
Experience in a complex matrixed technical organization.
Experience working with vendors to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and continuously improve leadership, learning, and organizational development experiences that strengthen individual and team performance.
Partner with peers, leaders, HR business partners, and stakeholders to understand organizational challenges, assess capability needs, and recommend suitable solutions.
Use data, insights, assessments, and evaluation results to identify root causes, measure impact, and continuously improve solutions.
Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to create engaging learning experiences using evidence-based learning science, modern instructional practices, and emerging technologies.
Explore advances in leadership, learning science, AI, and workforce trends and recommend innovative approaches to improve organizational capability.
Build trusted relationships and establish credibility with leaders, staff, vendors, and partners across APL to understand needs and recommend talent, leadership, and learning solutions.
Lead or contribute to enterprise talent initiatives that strengthen leadership, culture, workforce capability, and organizational effectiveness.
Balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day classroom facilitation while independently managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

Robust education assistance program.
Unparalleled retirement contributions.
Healthy work/life balance.
Retirement plans.
Paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Training and development.
Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, subject to applicable terms and policies.