Learning and Development Specialist

MELE Associates, Inc.

. Partner with leadership to identify goals, strategic initiatives, target audiences, knowledge and performance gaps, and logistical issues for learning and development .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing training programs, utilizing education and training platforms, and managing corporate training budgets. Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional writing skills to effectively engage with diverse audiences and facilitate learning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Training DevelopmentInstructional WritingLearning Management SystemsStrategic CommunicationsNational Security Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Training Program DevelopmentAdult Learning EducationContent DevelopmentTechnical WritingGraphic Design SkillsWeb Development ToolsE-Learning Course DesignProject ManagementBudget ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationIndependent Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Articulate 360AdobeCanvaLinkedIn LearningSwift Polling

Certifications & Qualifications

Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ProgramsDEIA InitiativeLearning and Development Best PracticesEducation CampaignsAwareness Campaigns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leadership to identify goals, strategic initiatives, target audiences, knowledge and performance gaps, and logistical issues for learning and development
Establish a professional development framework and determine core competencies by staffing levels and subject matter expertise
Articulate learning objectives, identify target audiences, determine delivery methods, and execute internal training
Lead internal asynchronous training projects through scoping, research and analysis, design, development, and launch
Provide timelines, communicate with key partners, select appropriate measurements, and use learning tools and software
Support management of the corporate training budget and review annual submissions from Individual and Executive Development Plans
Identify organizational training needs, acquire training with NNSA Learning and Career Management, facilitate registration through Learning Nucleus, and assess offerings
Support experiential learning opportunities, including gaming, details, and fellowship programs
Support development of training programs and training tools
Lead and facilitate learning sessions focused on policy or programmatic updates, lessons learned, training, team building, or special topics
Advance the DEIA initiative by working with BetterUp to customize coaching experiences and curriculum for NA-90 leadership and staff
Research and evaluate learning and development best practices to drive continuous improvement
Recommend impactful learning and development solutions based on current and future business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

College graduate bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of experience with development of education or awareness campaign content, brand management, strategic communications, or related experience
Education and/or experience in adult learning education, training development, marketing, communications, or related field
Strong interest, education, and/or experience in national security
Strong knowledge and prior experience working with education and training platforms including scripts, presentations, storyboard e-learning courses, and structured exercises
Advanced instructional writing skills in multiple mediums
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with subject-matter experts and target audiences
Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion with important matters
Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time
Interest in continuous improvement and dedication to updating skills
Acceptance of feedback and constructive evaluation of work
Knowledge of federal government programs
Adaptable and willing to work in a fast paced, hard-working office
Excellent team player
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q security clearance
Prior experience working federal government programs (preferred)
Technical writing experience (preferred)
Knowledge of Articulate 360, Adobe, Canva, LinkedIn Learning, and Swift Polling software (preferred)
Basic graphic design skills (preferred)
Basic skills in web development tools (preferred)
Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach or knowledge of Gallup CliftonStrengths framework (preferred)
Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care
Family Health Care offered
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) with Employer Match
Remote work arrangement