Learning Specialist 4 /Instructional Designer

What You Will Do

Join Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) where we solve national security challenges through scientific excellence; named a 'Top 20 Government Employer' and the highest-ranked DOE lab on Woman Engineer magazine's list. The Training Group within Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) is comprised of a group of innovative training professionals responsible for providing training on a range of topics to meet the needs of the Weapons Engineering (ALDW) community. As a Learning Specialist with the WFO Operations Support (WFO-OS) Training Team, you will spend your days in a highly interactive and cooperative environment, with day-to-day duties encompassing a range of topics to meet the needs of the WFO, Explosives Safety (HE) Program, Dual Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT), Design Agency Quality (DAQ), Sub-Critical Experiments (SCE), and overall ALDW.

This posting is for a position within WFO, which is charged with mission execution across a broad portfolio, which includes a Hazard Category II Nuclear Facility, an Accelerator Facility, High Explosives sites, Firing Sites, and Detonator Facilities.

Learning Specialist 4 | 112,000 - 186,700

The successful candidate will Contribute to development of objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Develop advanced concepts, techniques and standards based on professional principles and theories to create mechanisms and manage systems to enhance the end-user training experience. Have broad expertise or unique knowledge. Be familiar with three or more of the following: integrated safety, formality of operations, facility availability, compliance, performance, maintenance, engineering, safety basis, readiness, configuration management, work control, quality assurance, feedback and improvement. You must have:

• strong program/project management experience, especially as it relates to the training and development space

• proven ability to plan and execute work in a consistent way

• innovative, value added, and customer-focused support in the design, development, delivery, evaluation, and management of training programs for training and qualification

• experience designing and developing a variety of training materials including classroom-based, OJT, and eLearning.

You will develop, implement, and evaluate assigned training programs as well as develop program documents such as qualification standards, policies and procedures, tools, formats, and templates. To be successful you should be comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups, building collaborative relationships, coordinating with peers, and collaborating with others to engage needed resources and drive innovative learning solutions that meet customer needs, regulatory drivers and contractual requirements.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.

What You Need | Minimum Job Requirements:

Instructional Design and Development

Expert experience with developing, monitoring, and evaluating training including developing metrics, data gathering and analysis, trending, tracking, and reporting. Demonstrated ability and experience in applying all phases of instructional system design and documentation. Experience developing a variety of training materials including classroom-based, OJT, and eLearning. This includes experience in researching and identifying training content and training requirements to support learning objectives in a range of training topics, and to meet federal and state laws, regulations, orders, manuals and standards, as well as other contractual requirements.

Team Dynamics & Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative team environment. Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, including the development of a variety of instructional materials and presentations. Experience working with key stakeholders (subject matter experts and federal oversight personnel) to ensure training programs meet customer needs and regulatory drivers. Experience working with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and federal oversight personnel. Desire to mentor in the areas you excel.

Personal Leadership

Ability to work independently with customers and subject matter experts in WFO and other Divisions. Self-motivated and a strong problem solver who can think creatively and develop solutions to complex problems. Exercise significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and determine the methods and procedures needed for new assignments. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities and customers. Proven ability to provide solutions that are highly creative and where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of multiple variables with potentially significant and broad-ranging consequences.

Learning Management Systems & Business Systems

An expert level knowledge of LANL's LMS or similar LMS platform. Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining training data management systems. Advanced-level experience with Microsoft Office including demonstrated ability to produce advanced Word documents and PowerPoint presentations.

Professionalism and Customer Service

Communication to internal customers, training staff, and stakeholder is a continuously utilized skill. As such, clear and concise communication of diverse data sets, as well as an ability to skillfully provide and receive constructive feedback is critical.

Training/Certifications: TSQP Learning Specialist and UTrain Administrator authorities.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures pertaining to training including P781-1, Conduct of Training, and the related P781 series documents, and Department of Energy (DOE) orders and standards pertaining to training including DOE O 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, Qualification, and Certification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. TSQP Qualified and Q Cleared.

Additional Technical Skills

Experience in developing online training, video production and recording, visual design, and image selection and creation. Experience in using performance-based training techniques. Experience with the Articulate 360 Suite of tools.

Note to Applicants:

For Full Consideration: In addition to the resume, please provide a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the job requirements.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid childbirth and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.