Description

Job Title Learning Specialist 2

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name WMS-3/Programmatic Mission Support Services

Minimum Salary 72800

Maximum Salary 115400

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

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.

The Learning Specialist 2 will report directly to the Programmatic Training Team First Line Manager (FLM). The selected individual will perform various dynamic training responsibilities and become an expert in applying the numerous requirements and drivers. The chosen candidate will have the responsibility and accountability to execute important training deliverables in support of various programmatic missions while setting the standards for utmost professional behavior and integrity in the workplace at all times.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining training documents and records, both physical and electronic.
• 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.
• 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.
• Shadowing and assisting higher level Learning Specialists on additional duties, as needed.
• Initiating knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer projects in support of learning deliverables as desired by the customer.

While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

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What You Need

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 a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4 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 Technologists should have a baccalaureate degree in Training or Education. Training or education for instructional technologists must include courses on the SAT process including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, instructional technologist training may include evaluation of training materials, instructor evaluation, and training and qualification program assessment.

• 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.
• 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:

• 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.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Color discrimination, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), standing, walking, typing, or keyboarding.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Work Schedule: This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Work Environment: This position will work in both an administrative office environment, as well as a hands-on training environment with the ability to telework depending on the assigned customer's preference. Unescorted access to ALDWP nuclear facilities is desired in order to actively participate in training activities, if/when needed.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Contact Details

Contact Name Lujan, Oscar Rene



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