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's (WMS-DO) Programmatic Training & Mission Services (WMS-3) is seeking a highly skilled Learning Specialist to directly support development and implementation of formal training and qualification programs in the highly regulated and fast-paced Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) directorate.

The Learning Specialist 2 will report directly to the Programmatic Training Team First Line Manager (FLM). The selected individual will perform various dynamic training responsibilities and become an expert in applying the numerous requirements and drivers. The chosen candidate will have the responsibility and accountability to execute important training deliverables in support of various programmatic missions while setting the standards for utmost professional behavior and integrity in the workplace at all times.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining training documents and records, both physical and electronic.
• Researching training issues, identifying root causes, recommending practical solutions, and implementing those solutions in collaboration with their fellow team members and the customer.
• Performing various administrative functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of training activities.
• Using an LMS (Learning Management System) daily to design, build, and implement training programs, as well as facilitating completion of training assignments; using LMS data to provide customized reporting and generate metrics that add value to the business needs of the organization served.
• Collaborating with customers, stakeholders, and regulators to assure training programs meet customer needs, regulatory drivers, and contractual requirements.
• Analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating compliant and high-quality course materials such as live classroom, on-the-job and/or web-based training for diverse audiences.
• Shadowing and assisting higher level Learning Specialists on additional duties, as needed.
• Initiating knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer projects in support of learning deliverables as desired by the customer.

For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position.

• Education/Experience Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• 426.2 Requirements Requires a Baccalaureate Degree and 1 year of job-related experience. Instructional Technologists should have a baccalaureate degree in Training or Education. Training or education for instructional technologists must include courses on the SAT process including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, instructional technologist training may include evaluation of training materials, instructor evaluation, and training and qualification program assessment.
• Knowledge and Expertise
  • 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.
• Performance
  • 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.
• Accountability
  • Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information, including CUI training records.
  • Understanding of safety and security requirements to individual responsibility and as applicable to training activities.
• Communication and Customer Service
  • Demonstrated skill with interpersonal, written and verbal communications.
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to transfer knowledge effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Computer Skills/Business Systems
  • Knowledge of business and operations systems and standard software applications (i.e., Microsoft and Adobe products).
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to use of LANL shared business systems (i.e., LMS, Teams, Google Drive, etc.).