Explore Learning & Development Specialist Jobs

Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists help organizations build employee skills, improve performance, and support career growth. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including senior-level roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your expertise is in training, instructional design, learning technology, or talent development, discover positions that match your experience and goals.

What Does a Learning & Development Specialist Do?

L&D Specialists assess organizational learning needs and create, deliver, and evaluate programs that help employees succeed. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include designing courses and learning materials, facilitating workshops, managing learning platforms, measuring training outcomes, and partnering with leaders to connect development programs to business priorities.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience in adult learning, instructional design, facilitation, needs assessment, and program evaluation. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, analytics, and change management can also be valuable. Strong communication, project management, stakeholder partnership, and presentation skills help specialists deliver effective learning experiences across an organization.

Career Paths in Learning and Development

Learning & Development Specialists may advance into roles such as Senior L&D Specialist, Instructional Designer, Learning Program Manager, Talent Development Manager, or Director of Learning and Development. Career options vary by organization and may emphasize leadership development, compliance training, technical enablement, employee onboarding, or enterprise-wide learning strategy.

Find High-Paying L&D Opportunities on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and salary details, then focus your search on opportunities aligned with your background in learning strategy, training delivery, or instructional design.

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$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of business development by driving client engagement and project execution. Collaborate closely with leadership to source, pitch, and manage opportunities, ensuring seamless onboardin...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and develop complex applications for federal clients, collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality solutions. Utilize modern technologies and best practices to enhance user experience and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading modernization efforts for a data platform, ensuring reliability and security while integrating AI capabilities. Drive team performance and quality standa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$236K - $309K *

Join a team that's driving AI innovation by developing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and frameworks that enable seamless integration across products and services, ensuring collaboration and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance program execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI initiatives. Collaborate with remote developers, manage Agile processes, and ensure alignment with business goals while drivin...

Pleasant Grove, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock client potential by driving adoption and optimizing solutions across legal accounts. Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients maximize their investment in Intapp products while fostering lo...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...

Canton, OHRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $147K *

Champion the integration of business needs and technical solutions, driving product delivery through collaboration with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to translate requirements into actionable...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $273K *

Drive the evolution of a robust online ML inference platform, enhancing model deployment, performance, and safety in high-traffic environments by collaborating with cross-functional teams and spearhea...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Transform user experiences by leading human-centered design for a major public data platform. Oversee research, design, and governance to create intuitive solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring acc...

Fairfax, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $243K *

Lead a high-performing team to define and execute technology strategies for Property & Casualty, driving modernization and operational efficiencies while ensuring agile delivery and stakeholder collab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage all facets of a federal travel program, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a high-volume environment. Drive improvements in processes and provide urgent support for travelers, while maintain...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $245K *

Shape innovative user experiences by leading design initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving strategic solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functions to elevate design quality an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $165K *

Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Join us to drive pipeline growth as a Senior Sales Development Representative. Engage prospects, build relationships, and create qualified opportunities in high-hazard industries, leveraging AI tools...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic growth in cyber solutions for defense agencies, enhancing national security through innovative programs and strong partnerships. This role requires expertise in business development, pi...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic business development efforts in defense cybersecurity. Engage with senior leaders, cultivate relationships, and manage a robust pipeline to address complex cyber...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing scalable content solutions, streamlining client journeys, and enhancing product communication. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes and leverage AI for impac...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Transform integrations as a Senior Developer, focusing on reliable APIs that connect with customers and partners. Collaborate across teams to engineer secure, scalable solutions, tackling production c...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $125K *

Join our cybersecurity surge team to bridge security and engineering for VA.gov. Assess compliance, automate controls, support ATO readiness, and improve security posture across platforms to enhance r...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Learning & Development Specialist do?question toggle

    A Learning & Development Specialist identifies employee learning needs and develops, delivers, or evaluates programs that build skills and improve workplace performance. Duties can include instructional design, training facilitation, LMS administration, and measuring program results.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Learning & Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek experience in training, adult learning, instructional design, or talent development. Knowledge of learning management systems, e-learning tools, program evaluation, and project management may also be useful.

  • How much do Learning & Development Specialist jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, seniority, location, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, so review individual listings for current salary information and role requirements.

  • What career paths can follow a Learning & Development Specialist role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, specialists may move into senior specialist, instructional design, learning program management, talent development leadership, or director-level roles. The best path depends on whether you specialize in areas such as leadership development, learning technology, or organizational strategy.

  • Where can I find Learning & Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Learning & Development Specialist listings and compare each role’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.