Talent Development Specialist III

Overview

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key consultant to assigned business partners, providing thought leadership to expand learning experiences and improve team performance.
• Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to facilitate learning experiences, programs, workshops, and activities that align with business and team needs.
• Lead the creation of innovative curricula for strategic technical roles and priorities.
• Design and deliver asynchronous and synchronous content, including eLearning, videos, virtual instructor-led training, in-person instructor-led training, and simulations for a hybrid environment.
• Perform user evaluations to identify behavioral trends and incorporate feedback for the maintenance or retirement of learning products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Master’s Degree: Related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in Instructional Design/Curriculum Development and 4 years in course/workshop facilitation.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to handle challenging situations/clients.
• Proven ability to work effectively with others across JPL to achieve shared goals combining interpersonal skills with a commitment to collective success.
• Excellent presentation skills; skilled in coaching, listening, and leading collaborative workshops.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across all levels of a technical organization.
• Proficiency in Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Degreed, Learning Management System proficiency, LinkedIn Learning, and Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory (e.g., ADDIE) and Cognitive Behaviors.
• The ability to flex to rapid shifts in work expectations.

Benefits

JPL offers a variety of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave, and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks.