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That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.\nLocated in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.\nThe Talent Development (TD) team is responsible for the consultation, design, development and delivery of learning solutions to equip JPL employees with the right skills and capabilities needed for their role. Our vision is to engage our learners through adaptive, personalized learning experiences that target their continuous learning needs.\nWe currently have an opportunity for a Talent Development Technical Specialist III, reporting to the Manager of Talent Development within Human Resources. As the TD Technical Specialist, you will beserving as a senior Learning Experience Designer, leading the design and development of innovative learning solutions and curricula for JPL’s strategic priorities, roles and focus areas. Using a blend of design thinking and instructional design methodologies, you will work in partnership with sponsors, stakeholders and subject matter experts to translate business problems into measurable and effective learning solutions that improve business performance and focus on bringing the best learning experience for our employees.\nYou will be a leader in designing user-centric learning solutions for a hybrid learning environment and well versed in personalizing and integrating learning into the day-to-day of the modern learner. The ideal candidate is a self-starting leader with a passion for instructional design, exceptional project management skills, and strong collaboration and communication skills.\nThe primary tools and systems you will work closely with include but not limited to Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Degreed, the Learning Management System (LMS), and LinkedIn Learning.\nResponsibilities:\nLearning Experience Design and Delivery\nServe as a trusted learning advisor on effective, leading-edge learning solutions for the modern learner in a hybrid learning environment.\n\nCollaborate with senior level managers and subject matter experts across multiple disciplines / functional roles to translate business needs into learning specifications.\n\nExecute with strong project management skills the end-to-end design, development and delivery of curriculum development plans and learning programs.\n\nDesign, develop and deliver innovative learning solutions utilizing a variety of asynchronous and synchronous methods including videos, eLearning, instructor-led content (both virtual and in person), job aids, tool kits, guides, learning portals, and simulations.\n\nApply design thinking methodologies to address true business and user needs into measurable learning solutions.\n\nCollaborate with senior level managers and subject matter experts to define business & learner objectives, development priorities and implementation plans.\n\nWork in partnership with others on the Talent Development Team to design and develop learning products.\n\nFacilitate the delivery of pilot programs and package for hand-off to stakeholders.\n\nAssess the effectiveness & business impact of learning solutions through evaluation techniques.\n\nOversee the maintenance and retirement of learning solutions.\n\nOrganizational Consulting\nStrategic Partner: Serve as a key consultant to assigned business partners, provide thought leadership to expand learning experiences and improve team performance.\n\nChange Management & Performance: Partner with Human Resource Business Partners to facilitate learning experiences, programs, workshops, and/or activities that align with business and team needs.\n\nTalent Development: Areas of responsibility can include mentoring, team effectiveness, teambuilding, leadership, and professional development.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in adult learning and instructional design or similar discipline, with a minimum of 6 years’ work experience or a master’s degree with 4 years’ work experience or a PhD with 2 years of related experience.\n\nMust have at least six years’ experience in Instructional Design and Curriculum Development.\n\nStrong experience in developing and delivering learning for a hybrid learning environment using both synchronous and asynchronous learning modalities.\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in learning design software such as Articulate Rise, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Suite.\n\nStrong experience in facilitating collaborative workshops with senior leaders.\n\nWorking knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and Cognitive Behaviors.\n\nAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously.\n\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in designing and implementing learning for a technical workforce encompassing IT, business, engineering and other technical professionals.\n\nExperience in leading change management for learning projects through effective communication and user adoption plans.\n\nExperience applying design thinking principles.\n\nExperience in working with cross functional roles and disciplines.\n\nAbility to work autonomously with multiple stakeholders.\n\nJPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.\nFor further benefits information click Benefits and Perks\nThe hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.\nThe typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.\n$96,304 - $123,344JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.\nIn addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.\nEEO is the Law.\nEEO is the Law Supplement\nPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\nThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 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