Learning Design Specialist Workforce Upskilling

Learning Design Specialist, Workforce Upskilling

Location: McLean, VA, USA

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Requisition Number: RR-0005249

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External Description:

• Hybrid onsite 3 days a week in Downtown Minneapolis, MN*

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Learning Specialist to design, develop, and implement end-to-end learning programs. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and practical learning solutions, leveraging both traditional instructional design principles and modern AI tools to drive career growth and behavioral change across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Strategy

• End-to-End Design: Create comprehensive learning programs and role-based learning paths/career growth plans with clearly defined goals, content, and outcomes.
• Business Alignment: Translate complex business needs into practical, scalable learning solutions.
• Needs Analysis: Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify skill gaps and development needs to ensure content is accurate and relevant.

Execution & Management

• Project Management: Oversee learning projects from inception to completion, managing timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Content Governance: Organize and maintain all learning materials and documentation to ensure clarity and accessibility.
• Change Management: Support the adoption of new skills and evolving ways of working to drive meaningful behavior change.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project plans, status updates, and program outcomes clearly to all stakeholders.

Measurement & Evaluation

• Success Metrics: Define clear success measures and evaluate results to ensure learning initiatives deliver a measurable impact.

AI Prompting & Innovation (Must Have)

• AI Integration: Use AI tools to support and accelerate learning design, including the generation of outlines, drafts, and learning paths.
• Quality Control: Apply professional judgment to ensure AI-generated outputs are accurate, usable, and effective (tailored to the specific audience, objectives, and constraints).
• Iterative Prompting: Refine AI prompts based on output quality and feedback to continuously improve efficiency.

Required Skills

Category

Specific Skills

Design & Theory

End-to-end program design, Instructional design (Adult Learning Theory), Career path mapping.

Analysis & Measurement

Learning needs assessment, Outcome measurement, Business understanding.

Execution

Project management, Content organization, Attention to detail, Change support.

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder collaboration, Clear communication, Problem solving, Client-focused mindset.

Technical

Learning Management Systems (LMS), Digital learning tools, AI Prompting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in instructional design and adult learning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and modern digital design tools.
• Advanced capability in using AI to enhance creative and analytical workflows.

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City: McLean

State: Virginia

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Company Profile:

Randstad Digital Advisory is a trusted digital enablement and consulting partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing tailored strategies, solutions, and partnerships to realize the most value from business objectives. We deliver for our clients to enable their businesses to thrive in todays changing environment. It takes people, though, to support our clients and we pride ourselves on a workplace that thrives on collaboration and support. Our people are not only experts in their field but also kind, smart, fun and passionate about what they do. Teamwork isn"t just encouraged - it"s the way we operate. Join our team!

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Join a workplace that thrives on collaboration and support, consisting of individuals who are not only experts in their fields but also kind, smart, fun, and passionate about what they do. Teamwork isn"t just encouraged it"s the way we operate.

At Randstad Digital Advisory, we strive to provide opportunities to learn and grow, from on-the-job coaching to online courses to continuous feedback.

Our employees have the autonomy to do their best work, using their skills to make a meaningful impact both within the team as well as for our diverse clientele.

We offer attractive pay, a well-rounded benefits package, and flexible working arrangements (including work-from-home when possible).

CountryEEOText_Description: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Celerity is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.