Learning and Development Specialist
Company: Business Management Associates, Inc.
Location: Rockville
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Business Management Associates, Inc. (BMA)
Integrating People and Process Through Service, with a strategic
emphasis on integrating people and process, and proven, documented
project management methodology for internal and external management
while maintaining a strategic and financial focus on an
organizations most important component ' its people. " Love Thy
Customer; Love Thy Work; Love Thy System" Business Management
Associates (BMA) is seeking a Senior Learning and Development
Specialist to support the agency with the implementation of
organizational improvements as it works to become a learning
organization that continuously incorporates up-to-date
methodologies for facilitating multi-party dialogues. The ideal
candidate shall provide thought leadership and expert advice to the
agency's Learning and Development and Organization Development
professionals to evolve and transform learning to meet the needs of
the 21st century workforce; support the agency in building its
capacity for change; enhance performance and effectiveness; and
promote group and individual development. RESPONSIBILITIES AND
DUTIES: Assist in identifying and aligning the talent, learning,
leadership development and organization development strategy and
goals needed to support scientific strategy and research
priorities. Assist in creating a learning strategy that outlines a
plan to support scientific priorities through capability and
capacity building of the workforce through maintenance, upgrading
or creation of systems and processes that enable development.
Provide consultation on the creation of data analytics and
visualization capabilities to drive decision making around L&D
programming. Assist in defining which data best support learning
and development programming decisions. Review data from various
data sources and industry best practices to support
recommendations. Advise on the development and management of a
learning ecology, infrastructure and learning technologies,
including but not limited to curated content, video and mobile
learning, immersive learning through virtual and augmented reality,
artificial intelligence/adaptive learning and micro-learning to
meet the needs of an adaptive workforce that requires flexibility,
mobility and continuous learning anywhere, at any time. Support the
development of an infrastructure that would advance career
progression from linear career progression to career lattice
structures. Provide guidance on the development and execution of
business skills training, leadership development programs,
onboarding, and mentoring programs, customized to meet the unique
needs and challenges of extramural and intramural research
community and the administrative offices. Assist in developing an
integrated approach to leadership development, management
development, and organization development. QUALIFICATIONS &
REQUIREMENTS Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Advanced expertise and knowledge in developing and implementing a
Learning Development Program. Advanced skills in preparing,
presenting information, ideas and advice in a clear, concise and
logical manner, both orally and in writing, to a wide audience.
Experience in creating detailed data analysis reports. Knowledge of
advanced reporting and analytics technologies, such as artificial
intelligence and predicative analytics. Excellent planning,
organizational and time management skills. Advanced knowledge in
organizational development. Ability to effectively reconcile
divergent points of view and interests. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required minimum of BS Degree that includes or was supplemented by
at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position
to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least
four of the following five areas: Learning theory, psychology of
learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as
they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation
of instructional material. Instructional design practices: Study of
the principles and techniques used in designing training programs,
developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods
to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. Educational
evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the
effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including
developing written and performance tests and survey instruments,
and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
Instructional product development: Study of the techniques
appropriate for developing training materials, including
identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives,
applying training strategy, validating training materials, and
evaluating training. Computers in education and training: Study of
the application of computers in education and training, including
selecting appropriate computer software. Five years of work
experience in creating and implementing a Learning and Development
program. At BMA, we are committed to providing an environment of
mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available
to all applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed,
sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, physical
disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a
Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered
domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex
stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition
(including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS
related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance
with applicable federal, state, and local laws. BMA complies with
applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which BMA has facilities. BMA
believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is
critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit,
develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse
candidate pool.
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