Sr Learning Strategist

ELB Learning•Atlanta, GA

6d•$90 - $110•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Learning Strategist to translate business priorities and learning strategies into practical, high-quality learning solutions. The role combines strategic learning consulting, advanced instructional design, and hands-on solution development, with an emphasis on scalable, engaging, and performance-focused learning experiences. The Senior Learning Strategist will analyze learning needs, define instructional approaches, develop production-ready design specifications and sample learning assets, and establish standards for consistent delivery across learning initiatives. The role also helps establish learning design frameworks, content standards, and development approaches while guiding and coaching other instructional designers. The successful candidate will balance strategic thinking and stakeholder influence with hands-on execution and a focus on learning quality and effectiveness. This is a full-time contract opportunity with a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with in-person collaboration as required. Candidates should be based in the United States and able to accommodate onsite collaboration in the Atlanta, Georgia area as needed. The anticipated engagement runs through March 2027, with potential for extension, and the selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible. The hourly rate is $90–$110.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Significant professional experience in senior instructional design, learning strategy, learning experience design, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives and performance needs into effective learning strategies and production-ready instructional designs.
Advanced knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, assessment design, and learning experience development.
Experience designing multiple learning modalities, including instructor-led, virtual, digital, and blended learning.
Proven experience developing instructional design deliverables such as storyboards, facilitator guides, learning objectives, assessments, and course specifications.
Experience establishing or improving learning design standards, templates, content frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
Hands-on experience with Articulate Rise or comparable e-learning authoring tools.
Strong stakeholder consulting, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.
Must be based in the United States and able to accommodate onsite collaboration in the Atlanta, Georgia area as needed.
Should be available to start as soon as possible.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading instructional design initiatives or providing design direction to other learning professionals.
Experience developing content audit frameworks, curriculum structures, design taxonomies, or standardized learning production processes.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), learning experience platforms (LXP), and digital learning delivery technologies.
Experience with competency frameworks, curriculum architecture, learning pathways, or skills-based development.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive learning design practices.
Experience using learning analytics, evaluation frameworks, or performance metrics to assess learning effectiveness.
Familiarity with AI-enabled learning design and development tools.
Experience supporting complex, enterprise-wide learning initiatives or multiple business units.
Industry-specific expertise in healthcare, operations, technical training, or other specialized environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand business objectives, workforce needs, performance gaps, and desired outcomes.
Translate business strategies and learning requirements into actionable learning roadmaps, instructional approaches, and production-ready design plans.
Conduct needs assessments, stakeholder interviews, content reviews, and performance analyses to identify appropriate learning interventions.
Recommend learning modalities, including instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, e-learning, blended learning, and performance support.
Align learning solutions with organizational priorities, audience needs, operational realities, and measurable performance outcomes.
Lead the design and development of high-quality learning experiences grounded in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Develop learning objectives, course outlines, storyboards, facilitator guides, learner materials, assessments, and detailed design specifications.
Create practical learning assets incorporating real-world scenarios, application exercises, knowledge checks, and opportunities for feedback.
Develop and refine early-stage prototypes and sample learning assets to demonstrate recommended approaches and guide subsequent development.
Apply appropriate instructional strategies across digital, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning environments.
Ensure learning materials are accurate, accessible, learner-centered, and aligned with learning objectives.
Establish and maintain content audit frameworks, taxonomies, templates, design standards, and quality assurance guidelines.
Define consistent approaches to content structure, instructional design, assessment development, modality selection, and learning asset production.
Review existing learning materials to assess quality, relevance, consistency, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop design specifications that provide clear direction for instructional designers, subject matter experts, and other production team members.
Promote consistency, scalability, maintainability, and quality across learning programs and content areas.
Lead priority learning design initiatives from discovery and analysis through design, prototyping, review, and handoff for development or delivery.
Collaborate with instructional designers, trainers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional stakeholders to support alignment and successful execution.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and design feedback to other instructional designers.
Manage multiple priorities, timelines, stakeholder expectations, and design requirements in a dynamic environment.
Communicate design decisions, project progress, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Use authoring tools such as Articulate Rise or comparable platforms to develop prototypes and digital learning assets.
Recommend technologies and development approaches based on learning objectives, audience requirements, accessibility, and scalability.
Apply quality standards and review processes to ensure learning assets meet agreed-upon specifications.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback, learner insights, and available performance data to improve learning experiences and development processes.
Identify appropriate opportunities to use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies in learning design and development.
Create a structured content audit framework and taxonomy; develop standardized templates, content standards, and quality guidelines; produce sample learning assets and prototypes; establish design specifications and modality recommendations for priority initiatives; and provide practical design leadership across the team.