Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems develops aerospace, defense, and electronic warfare systems for government and international customers. The company is seeking a Senior Learning Experience Designer and Analyst to assess learning needs, design and develop compliance training, manage learning projects, support LMS administration, and use data to improve learning solutions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct structured discovery sessions with stakeholders who request new training to clarify objectives/business need and assess whether training is the appropriate solution
- Gather and analyze existing documentation, training materials, and feedback
- Synthesize findings and summarize recommendations to support design and development efforts. Frame discussions around business impact and maintain a consultative role, establishing a position of expertise to influence stakeholders and ensure learning solutions are effective, even if the final product is a compromise
- Collaborate with team members to prioritize requests and ensure alignment with broader training strategy
- Design, develop, and maintain effective, engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities (e-learning, animated videos, job aids, toolkits, etc.) using an agile approach
- Contemporize a backlog of existing training to optimize design, duration, and overall quality
- Work closely with subject matter experts to understand learning objectives and content requirements, translating complex information into clear and compelling learning materials
- Utilize knowledge of instructional design models, adult learning theory, and learning design principles to effectively structure learning content, including voiceover scripts
- Assist with editing outlines, voiceover scripts, slide content, or suggesting structure changes
- Utilize authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Captivate to build engaging courses, with knowledge of advanced functionality like variables and multimedia embedding
- Appropriately use graphics and imagery aligned to BAE Systems, Inc. brand guidelines
- Continuously research and integrate the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instructional design and complementary fields (UX/UI, graphic design, etc.) to enrich the visual and interactive elements of learning content, ensuring it is modern and user-friendly
- Maintain Functional Training contractor training on SharePoint site
- Establish project timelines, stakeholder roles, and milestones
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards for instructional design, learner engagement, and business impact
- Leverage and manage outsourced vendor projects as needed, ensuring appropriate scope and delivery on time and budget, serving as the point of contact for feedback and adjustments from stakeholders throughout development
- Ability to strategically problem-solve, proactively seeking solutions through independent research and collaboration with others
- Use learner feedback, engagement metrics, and business performance data to refine and enhance learning solutions over time
- Ability to work with stakeholders at various levels
- Serve as a thought partner to business leaders and subject matter experts seeking clarity around performance gaps and development goals
- Build trusting relationships with internal departments, positioning the value of the training team and encouraging proactive engagement
- Partner with HQ (Inc. level) LMS team to configure, test, and deploy courses and assignment audiences
- Establishes guidelines and recommendations for processes and procedures related to Instructional Design across the ES sector to improve relevance, efficiency, and quality
- Participate in a variety of peer working groups to both benchmark and influence direction
- Serve as a thought leader in the Inc.-wide eLearning community of practice
- Assist with LMS administration such as course creation and user management
- Troubleshoot LMS issues and escalate to technical support as needed
- Pull LMS reports and analyze data to inform learning strategy and decision-making
- Partner with our HQ LMS administrators as needed
- Occasionally craft surveys and perform user research to drive decisions and iterate on existing
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
- 6+ years of experience in learning and development, talent development, or performance consulting
- Demonstrated experience with needs assessment / front-end analysis and instructional design models such as ADDIE
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience using SharePoint, MS Teams, and LMS platforms (SumTotal and/or Cornerstone preferred)
- Proficiency in Articulate Storyline (preferred), Rise 360, and Adobe Captivate with an understanding of SCORM and AICC publishing standards
- Multimedia development using tools like Canva, Camtasia, Adobe Suite, and other digital tools to create learning materials
- Video development using Vyond
- Strong writing skills, including effective scriptwriting for course and video voiceover
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels, especially with non-training audiences
- Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple streams of work and stakeholders
- Working skills in HTML and CSS
- Graphic design skills
- Experience supporting technical or operations teams in a complex business environment
- Exposure to learning measurement, evaluation models, or learning analytics
- Experience with project management
- Experience with workflow automation tools (PowerAutomate, Airtable)
- LMS administration experience (SumTotal/Cornerstone preferred)
Benefits
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health insurance
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: dental insurance
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: vision insurance
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health savings accounts
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a 401(k) savings plan
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: disability coverage
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: life and accident insurance
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: an employee assistance program
- For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Participation in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
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