Modern Technology Solutions, Inc Hiring for Learning & Development Specialist Job at Alexandria, VA Full Time

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  Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
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  Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
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  100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other’s success, and the success of our customers. It’s also nice to know what’s going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
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  Great Benefits – Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
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  Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the company-wide system administration for MTSI’s third-party talent management system (TMS); act as an escalation point for TMS-related issues
• Maintain TMS system data elements including learning content (e.g., e-Learning, classroom, non-traditional learning, formal/informal learning modalities, etc.)
• Perform quality assurance checks on learning content, test content for proper functionality, and perform updates/corrections on e-Learning courses to resolve problems
• Analyzes training needs to develop new training programs, modify and improve existing programs, and clean up existing learning within the TMS
• Design, create and deliver training content in coordination with other team members.
• Manage learning and performance data analytics; maintain reports, proactively use data to identify business needs and evaluate/propose solutions, and present findings
• Assist/participate in talent management system test design, system testing, system implementation and support of the user for adoption purposes and ease of use
• Partner with third-party vendors to remain current on system specifications and releases and communicate updates and changes to impacted stakeholders
• Assist with performing routine maintenance processes to manage talent management system accuracy, functionality and the management of exceptions
• Works effectively as a team member with other members of the HR department
• Establishes and maintains collaborative professional relationships with other (internal and external) learning partners in order to plan learning opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in training and development designing and developing training
• 2+ years experience managing Cornerstone OnDemand and/or EdCast
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods
• Ability to research, design, and implement effective training and development programs.
• Strong technical aptitude, able to learn and understand software applications and perform technical tasks quickly and accurately
• Strong analytical skills and capacity for critical thinking
• Ability to accomplish multiple priorities, and trouble-shoot issues in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to document conclusions and develop recommendations
• Strong customer service focus with a keen sense of urgency
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent facilitation and teaching skills
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Excellent consultation, organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• e-Learning platform course development experience (i.e., Articulate Storyline)
• Experience using and creating tools and dashboards with Smartsheet
• Learning Experience Platform design and development experience
• Ability to apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodology

• Bachelors Degree for an accredited university