Learning Programs Specialist

Cherry Bekaert • Tysons, VA

7d • $65,700 - $96,500

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert’s Talent Optimization team is seeking a Learning Programs Specialist to create impactful learning experiences that support employee growth and business success. In this collaborative role, the specialist works with business leaders, subject matter experts, instructors, and learning professionals to design, deliver, and improve learning programs. The position draws on instructional design, project management, and learning technology expertise to shape employee development experiences.

The specialist identifies learning needs and objectives, coordinates program plans and delivery, develops learning materials in a range of formats, and manages learning technologies and program documentation. The role also evaluates program effectiveness, promotes learning opportunities, and ensures programs follow design standards and adult-learning best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• Experience designing, developing, and coordinating learning programs, training initiatives, or instructional content.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience applying structured learning development frameworks, such as ADDIE or similar models.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience using learning management systems and learning technologies.
• Ability to analyze learning outcomes, interpret engagement data, and recommend ways to improve program effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and business leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating multimedia learning content, including video, audio, virtual instructor-led training, or eLearning materials.
• Familiarity with LCvista or comparable learning management platforms.
• Experience measuring learning transfer, employee engagement, and learning program impact.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to deliver engaging classroom or virtual training.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and a proactive continuous-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with subject matter experts and business leaders to identify learning needs, define measurable learning objectives, and align training with organizational goals.
• Design, develop, and manage course project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Coordinate scheduled training sessions with instructors, stakeholders, and project teams as the central point of contact.
• Create and maintain course materials and learning assets across classroom, digital, video, audio, and other multimedia formats.
• Maintain organized course documentation, content repositories, and learning program assets.
• Administer and update learning management systems and learning technologies, supporting learner experience and accurate reporting.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness using participant feedback, engagement data, and learning-transfer metrics, and recommend improvements.
• Communicate, market, and promote learning opportunities across the organization.
• Ensure learning programs meet design standards and reflect adult-learning and instructional-design best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package.
• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Other programs intended to enhance personal and work life and provide financial protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time