ELB Learning

Senior Learning Strategist

ELB Learning
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $90 - $110 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and the development of effective learning strategies. Proficient in utilizing authoring tools like Articulate Rise to create engaging digital learning experiences and manage complex learning initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Instructional Design MethodologiesAdult Learning PrinciplesArticulate RiseLearning Experience DesignProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand business objectives, workforce needs, performance gaps, and desired outcomes
  • Translate business strategies and learning requirements into learning roadmaps, instructional approaches, and production-ready design plans
  • Conduct needs assessments, stakeholder interviews, content reviews, and performance analyses
  • Recommend learning modalities including instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, e-learning, blended learning, and performance support
  • Lead the design and development of learning experiences grounded in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
  • Develop learning objectives, course outlines, storyboards, facilitator guides, learner materials, assessments, and design specifications
  • Create prototypes and sample learning assets using real-world scenarios, application exercises, knowledge checks, and feedback opportunities
  • Establish and maintain content audit frameworks, taxonomies, templates, design standards, and quality assurance guidelines
  • Review existing learning materials and develop design specifications for production teams
  • Lead learning design initiatives from discovery and analysis through design, prototyping, review, and handoff
  • Collaborate with instructional designers, trainers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and design feedback to instructional designers
  • Manage priorities, timelines, stakeholder expectations, and design requirements
  • Communicate design decisions, project progress, risks, and recommendations
  • Use Articulate Rise or comparable authoring tools to develop prototypes and digital learning assets
  • Recommend technologies and development approaches based on learning objectives, accessibility, and scalability
  • Incorporate feedback, learner insights, and performance data to improve learning experiences
  • Identify appropriate uses of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies
  • Create a content audit framework and taxonomy, standardized templates, content standards, quality guidelines, and modality recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Significant professional experience in senior instructional design, learning strategy, learning experience design, or a related discipline
  • Ability to translate business objectives and performance needs into effective learning strategies and production-ready instructional designs
  • Advanced knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, assessment design, and learning experience development
  • Experience designing instructor-led, virtual, digital, and blended learning
  • Experience developing storyboards, facilitator guides, learning objectives, assessments, and course specifications
  • Experience establishing or improving learning design standards, templates, content frameworks, and quality assurance processes
  • Hands-on experience with Articulate Rise or comparable e-learning authoring tools
  • Strong stakeholder consulting, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with distributed teams
  • Experience leading instructional design initiatives or providing design direction to other learning professionals
  • Experience with content audit frameworks, curriculum structures, design taxonomies, or standardized learning production processes
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), learning experience platforms (LXP), and digital learning delivery technologies
  • Experience with competency frameworks, curriculum architecture, learning pathways, or skills-based development
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive learning design practices
  • Experience using learning analytics, evaluation frameworks, or performance metrics
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled learning design and development tools
  • Experience supporting complex, enterprise-wide learning initiatives or multiple business units
  • Industry-specific expertise in healthcare, operations, technical training, or other specialized environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Potential contract extension beyond March 2027
  • Hybrid work arrangement combining remote work with in-person collaboration
  • Flexibility for candidates elsewhere in the United States
  • Opportunity to provide and receive professional guidance, mentorship, and design feedback

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Hard Skills
Learning Strategy DevelopmentAssessment DesignCourse SpecificationsContent Audit FrameworksLearning AnalyticsCompetency FrameworksCurriculum ArchitectureLearning PathwaysBlended Learning DesignDigital Learning Development
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ConsultingCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationMentorship
Tools & Technologies
Learning Management Systems (LMS)Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)E-Learning Authoring ToolsAI-Enabled Learning ToolsQuality Assurance Processes
Industry Keywords
HealthcareOperationsTechnical TrainingLearning and DevelopmentOrganizational Development