Learning Specialist 1

About the role

The Weapons Mission Services Division's (WMS-DO) Programmatic Training & Mission Services (WMS-3) is seeking a highly skilled Learning Specialist to directly support development and implementation of formal training and qualification programs in the highly regulated and fast-paced Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) directorate.

Responsibilities

• Researching training issues, identifying root causes, recommending practical solutions, and implementing those solutions in collaboration with their fellow team members and the customer.
• Performing various administrative functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of training activities.
• Using an LMS (Learning Management System) daily to design, build, and implement training programs, as well as facilitating completion of training assignments.
• Using LMS data to provide customized reporting and generate metrics that add value to the business needs of the organization served.
• Collaborating with customers, stakeholders, and regulators to assure training programs meet customer needs, regulatory drivers, and contractual requirements.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining training documents and records, both physical and electronic.
• Analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating compliant and high-quality course materials such as live classroom, on-the-job, and/or web-based training for diverse audiences with assistance from other Learning Specialists.
• Shadowing and assisting higher level Learning Specialists on additional duties, as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Job Requirements: Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume reflective of relevant experience that addresses the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position below for full consideration.
• Education/Experience: Position requires an Associate's Degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• DOE Order 426.2A Requirements: Requires a Baccalaureate Degree and 1 year of job-related experience.
• Instructional Analysts/Developers should have a baccalaureate degree in Training or Education. The Instructional Analyst/Developers must have courses in education or training that focus on instructional analysis, design, development, delivery, and testing, as well as evaluation of training programs, if not included in the baccalaureate course material.
• Knowledge and Expertise:Experience in applying a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) with accuracy, completeness, and in combination with document control processes and/or developing training, both small/large-scale training programs in a systematic fashion. Experience applying learning theory and performance-based training techniques.
• Performance:Experience gathering requirements, performing analysis, developing individual training products, implementing training and evaluating outcomes for continuous improvement. Ability to utilize a learning management system to effectively implement training programs. Thorough documentation skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
• Accountability:Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information, including CUI training records. An understanding of safety and security requirements to individual responsibility and as applicable to training activities.
• Communication and Customer Service:Demonstrated skill with interpersonal, written, and verbal communications. Exceptional customer service skills and ability to transfer knowledge effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Computer Skills/Business Systems:Knowledge of business and operations systems and standard software applications (i.e., Microsoft and Adobe products). Ability to quickly learn and adapt to use of LANL shared business systems (i.e., LMS, Teams, Google Drive, etc.).

Qualifications We Desire

• Training Staff Qualification Program (TSQP) qualified.
• Familiarity with ALDWP facility operations or nuclear facility and/or manufacturing operations, in general.
• Expertise in nuclear facility-related subject matter areas (e.g., pit manufacturing, radiation protection, criticality safety, nuclear material control accountability, integrated safety, conduct of operations, engineering, maintenance).
• Experience as an AP-01000 Preparer for training documents and/or familiar with formal preparation of documents and document control.
• An active DOE Q-level clearance.