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The Learning and Development Lead supports the NA-90 learning and development efforts to build a professional development and training program.\nESSENTIAL FUCTIONS\nPartner with leadership to clearly identify goals, strategic initiatives, target audiences, knowledge and performance gaps, and logistical issues for learning and development.\nEstablish professional development framework and determine core competencies by staffing levels and subject matter expertise.\nArticulate learning objectives, identify target audiences, determine delivery methods, and execute internal training.\nLead internal asynchronous training projects through the design lifecycle from scoping, research and analysis, design, development, and launch; provide clear timelines, communicate with key partners, and select appropriate measurements.\nUse learning tools and software to execute key learning and development strategies, including Articulate 360, the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, Canva, LinkedIn Learning, and Swift Polling software.\nSupport management of the corporate training budget and review of annual submissions from Individual and Executive Development Plans.\nIdentify organizational training needs for each suboffice, work with the NNSA Learning and Career Management (NA-MB) to acquire training, facilitate registration through Learning Nucleus (NNSA’s Learning Management System), and assess efficacy and utility of offerings.\nSupport experiential learning opportunities, such as gaming, details, and fellowship programs.\nSupport the development of training programs and training tools.\nLead and facilitate learning sessions. Sessions may be focused on policy or programmatic updates, lessons learned, training, team building, or special topics.\nAdvance the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiative, per Executive Order 14035, by leveraging the partnership established by Learning and Career Management with BetterUp coaching; work with BetterUp team to customize experience and curriculum for NA-90 leadership and staff.\nResearch and evaluate best practices in learning and development to drive continuous improvement and leading-practice learning experiences.\nUnderstand current and future business environment and issues in order to recommend the most impactful solutions that will support learning and development.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nCollege graduate bachelor’s degree\nAt least 2 years of experience with development of education or awareness campaign content, brand management, strategic communications, or related experience\nEducation and/or experience in adult learning education, training development, marketing, communications, or related field\nStrong interest, education, and/or experience in national security\nStrong knowledge and prior experience working with education and training platforms including scripts, presentations, storyboard e-learning courses, and structured exercises\nAdvanced instructional writing skills in multiple mediums\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with subject-matter experts and target audiences\nAbility to exercise independent judgement and discretion with important matters\nAbility to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time\nInterest in continuous improvement and dedication to updating skills\nAcceptance of feedback and constructive evaluation of work\nKnowledge of federal government programs\nAdaptable and willing to work in a fast paced, hard-working office\nExcellent team player\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q security clearance\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nPrior experience working federal government programs\nTechnical writing experience\nKnowledge of Articulate 360, Adobe, Canva, LinkedIn Learning, and Swift Polling software\nBasic graphic design skills\nBasic skills in web development tools\nCertified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach or knowledge or Gallup CliftonStrengths framework\nMaster’s degree in related field\nLOCATION: This is a full-time remote position.\nSALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The range for this position is 100k-130k.\nBENEFITS\nEmployer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care\nFamily Health Care offered\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nPaid Federal Holidays\n401(k) with Employer Match\nAbout MELE\nWith over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.\nMELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 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