Learning and Development Specialist III

Job Posting Title

Learning and Development Specialist III

Agency

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Organizational Development

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$60,886/annual

Why You'll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let's Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Here's a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

* Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.

* A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.

* Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.

* Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.

* 11 paid holidays annually.

* 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.

* Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.

* Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location:

4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $60.886 annual

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Primary

Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency's core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Learning and Development Specialist III serves as a senior-level trainer and instructional designer responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of high-impact learning solutions that advance the agency's strategic priorities and workforce capabilities. This role functions as a subject-matter expert in adult learning, instructional design, and facilitation, translating complex business, technical, and leadership needs into engaging, measurable learning experiences.

The Specialist III partners closely with subject matter experts, leaders, and learning partners to conduct needs analyses, architect comprehensive learning solutions, and deliver instructor-led, blended, and digital training. This role plays a critical role in ensuring training quality, consistency, and effectiveness across the organization while modeling best practices in facilitation, instructional design, and learning evaluation. The objective of this role is to elevate organizational performance and capability through expertly designed and delivered learning experiences that support the mission of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide better health and better care for Oklahomans.

Principal Activities May Include:

* Principal job duty is to serve as the lead facilitator for agency-wide learning initiatives-including compliance, onboarding, leadership, technical, and professional skills training-delivering engaging instruction and guiding participant learning experiences.

* Instructional design responsible for curriculum architecture, learning strategy, content development, and aligning instructional materials to organizational goals and adult learning principles.

* Conduct in-depth training needs analyses and translate business requirements into learning strategies, curricula, and instructional solutions.

* Design, develop, test, implement, and continuously improve instructor-led, virtual, blended, and asynchronous learning programs…