Training Development Specialist

ADC LTD NM•Albuquerque, TX

13d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Training Development Specialist supports the Training Manager in ensuring the consistent development, delivery, coordination, sustainability, engagement, and effectiveness of training operations for ADC LTD NM. This role is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining training continuity across programs, lessons, curricula, etc. by understanding and digesting federal government compliance requirements, supporting instructor readiness, and assisting with process standardization. Key functions of the Training Development Specialist are development of digital training content, monitoring training activities, assisting with the maintenance of documentation, identifying training deficiencies, and assistance with web design development. This role supports the Training Manager by developing training content and plans, updating SOP’s, identifying process improvements to enhance training effectiveness and compliance. This role collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs), business stakeholders, and learning professionals to create instructor-led, virtual, self-paced and blended learning solutions using adult learning principles and instructional design best practices designated by the Training Manager. The Training Development Specialist serves as a consultant throughout the learning lifecycle, form needs assessment through program evaluation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development Communications, Education, Business Administration, Media and Marketing or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience designing and implementing employee training, organizational learning programs, training operations, workforce development, compliance programs, or developing professional training or instructional materials.
Demonstrated project management and stakeholder collaboration experience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Content creation experience.
Proficient with media software and equipment.
Support of curriculum development, SOP creation, or process standardization.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving.
Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills.
Attention to details and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to work independent and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.
Have a minimum of an Interim Secret clearance if undergoing Top Secret investigations.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications related to training management, instructional design, project management, or compliance are preferred.
Experience working in government contracting, federal, military or other regulated operational environment preferred.
Experience maintaining training records, compliance documentation and technical writing.
Familiar with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training tracking platforms as well as media development software and hardware preferred.
Experience using learning authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Rise, Adobe Captive or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain, comprehensive learning programs using instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
Develop instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, eLearning, job aids, videos, knowledge articles, and performance support materials.
Develop training strategies that may include instructor-led training, virtual learning, eLearning, on-the-job learning, coaching, mentoring and performance support tools.
Aid in web design development for training content, learning modules, and training services for ADC LTD NM.
Monitor and track training activities to ensure continuity, consistency and compliance across programs, and content.
Partner with subject matter experts and business stakeholders to analyze learning needs and translates technical or operational information into clear, engaging learning experiences.
Follow-up training effectiveness for CI and staff success.
Review, interpret and apply federal compliance requirements related to training operations and content.
Identify, document and communicate training deficiencies, compliance gaps and areas requiring corrective action.
Recommend appropriate learning solutions for learning needs and performance gaps.
Oversee with the development, revision and maintenance of training content, as directed by the Training Manager, based on process changes, system updates, policy revisions, learner feedback and business priorities.
Understand the use of content, verification of software and equipment.
Manage multiple content development projects while meeting established deadlines.
Conduct audits and reviews of training content and processes to verify compliance, consistency, functionality and effectiveness of learning materials.
Identify and recommend improvements to enhance training content effectiveness, efficiency and standardization.
Monitor learning feedback and performance date to recommend continuous improvements to training content.
Support, implementation and maintenance of the ADC Academy and/or other ADC LTD NM training portals.
Participate in meetings, and planning sessions related to training operations and compliance initiatives.
Facilitate instructor-led and virtual training sessions as business needs require.
Manage multiple learning initiatives and project timelines while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Maintain organized documentation, version control and content repositories.
Stay current on instructional design methodologies, learning technologies and industry best practice.
Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive company and government- related information.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Perform all other duties, as assigned.