MELE Associates is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to support our
contract with NA-90, Office of Infrastructure within NNSA. The Learning and
Development Lead supports the NA-90 learning and development efforts to build a
professional development and training program.
ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS
Partner with leadership to clearly identify goals, strategic initiatives,
target audiences, knowledge and performance gaps, and logistical issues for
learning and development.
Establish 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 the design lifecycle
from scoping, research and analysis, design, development, and launch; provide
clear timelines, communicate with key partners, and select appropriate
measurements.
Use learning tools and software to execute key learning and development
strategies, including Articulate 360, the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe,
Canva, LinkedIn Learning, and Swift Polling software.
Support management of the corporate training budget and review of annual
submissions from Individual and Executive Development Plans.
Identify organizational training needs for each suboffice, work with the NNSA
Learning and Career Management (NA-MB) to acquire training, facilitate
registration through Learning Nucleus (NNSA’s Learning Management System),
and assess 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. Sessions may be focused on policy or
programmatic updates, lessons learned, training, team building, or special
topics.
Advance the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
initiative, per Executive Order 14035, by leveraging the
partnership established by Learning and Career Management
with BetterUp coaching; work with BetterUp team to customize experience and
curriculum for NA-90 leadership and staff.
Research and evaluate best practices in learning and development to drive
continuous improvement and leading-practice learning experiences.
Understand current and future business environment and issues in order to
recommend the most impactful solutions that will support learning and
development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
College graduate bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of experience with development of education or awareness
campaign content, brand management, strategic communications, or related
experience
Education and/or experience in adult learning education, training
development, marketing, communications, or related field
Strong interest, education, and/or experience in national security
Strong knowledge and prior experience working 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 the ability to work with subject-matter
experts and target audiences
Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion with important
matters
Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time
Interest in continuous improvement and dedication to updating skills
Acceptance of feedback and constructive evaluation of work
Knowledge of federal government programs
Adaptable and willing to work in a fast paced, hard-working office
Excellent team player
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience working 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 or Gallup
CliftonStrengths framework
Master’s degree in related field
LOCATION: This is a full-time remote position.
SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external
market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and
abilities for the position. The range for this position is 100k-130k.
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
About MELE
With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and
Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its
customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team
members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries
across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering,
and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international
agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the
Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of
Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services
include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management
and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response
training/management, and mission and program support.
MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify
employer.