LAB-P.Learning Specialist

What You Will Do

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.

The Weapons Mission Services Division (WMS-DO) is seeking a highly skilled Learning Specialist 3 to directly support training programs within the Facility Training team (WMS-2). The primary core tasks of the position will support applicable nuclear facility programs with formal qualification and certification of personnel performing work in the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) facilities.

The Learning Specialist 3 will report directly to the Facility Training team FLM. The selected individual will perform day-to-day training services for the assigned programs (assigned training Qualification and Certification Programs) and be a dedicated expert in applying the various LANL requirements and federal drivers. The chosen candidate will have the responsibility and accountability to execute work that supports important training deliverables while setting the standards for utmost professional behavior and integrity in the workplace at all times.

• Familiarity with all aspects of the SAT/ADDIE model and adult learning theories and methodologies.
• Experience with the implementation and evaluation of nuclear training programs.
• Experience effectively guiding technical SMEs with SAT/ADDIE process requirements to support training development (emphasis on OJT) and qualification standards.
• Experience working with defined regulatory drivers, contractual requirements, and established qualification programs.
• Working with customers, stakeholders and regulators to assure training programs meet customer needs, regulatory drivers and contractual requirements.
• Providing guidance in interpreting regulations and policies to ensure compliance.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining training documents and records, both physical and electronic.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining compliant and high-quality course materials such as live classroom, on-the-job and/or web-based training for diverse audiences.
• Performing various administrative functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of training activities.
• Developing and/or conducting classroom training and OJT as assigned.
• Using UTrain on a daily basis to design, build and implement training programs, as well as tracking completion of training assignments; using UTrain data to provide customized reporting that adds value to the business needs of the organization served.
• Initiating knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer projects in support of learning deliverables as desired by the customer.

• Experience in applying a systematic approach to training (SAT) with accuracy, completeness and in combination with document control processes and/or developing training both small/large-scale training programs in a systematic fashion.
• Experience applying learning theory and performance-based training techniques.

• Experience gathering requirements, performing analysis, developing individual training products, implementing training and evaluating outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Ability to utilize a learning management system to effectively implement training programs.
• Thorough documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a complex, fast‑paced operational environment.

• Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information, including PII training records. Understanding of safety and security requirements to individual responsibility and as applicable to training activities.

• Demonstrated skill with interpersonal, written and verbal communications. Ability to transfer knowledge effectively to both technical and…