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This role combines instructional design expertise, program management, and an understanding of industry best practices to enhance organizational capability and workforce development. This includes:\nInstructional Design: Ability to create effective training content, modules, and learning pathways\nProgram Development: Skilled in refining and enhancing existing programs and building new ones\nNeeds Assessment: Identifies learning gaps and proposes targeted learning solutions\nStrategic Thinking: Contributes to L&D strategy and aligns solutions with organizational goals\nStakeholder Engagement: Works effectively with government staff, SMEs, and leadership\nTechnology & Tools: Comfortable evaluating COTS solutions and using learning platforms or LMS tools\nContinuous Improvement Mindset: Regularly evaluates program effectiveness and adapts accordingly\nCommunication & Facilitation: Clear, professional communicator in both classroom and virtual setting\nMust have experience in government L&D environments\n** This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Arlington, VA.\n What You Will Need:\nMust be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"SECRET\" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE \"SECRET\" or higher-level clearance are preferred.\nBachelor's degree\nSIX (6) or more years of experience in learning and development support work, including working knowledge of L&D industry best practices, methodologies, and adult learning theory.\nExperience designing, developing, and managing instructional materials\nExperience supporting within the federal government\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have:\nAn ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance\nFamiliarity with government training requirements (preferred)\n What We Offer:\nGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nParental Leave and Adoption Assistance\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nBasic Life & Supplemental Life\n\nHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nStudent Loan PayDown\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities\n\nSkills Development & Certifications\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program\n\nMobility Stipend\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.\nIf you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.\nIf any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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