Learning & Development Specialist

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is a world class supplier of power generation services parts and repairs for steam gas and industrial turbines and generators. We lead the industry by offering high-quality on-schedule and cost-effective services parts and repairs which result in repeat business and positive customer feedback we are known for our knowledge and experience.

MD&As Learning & Development Specialist will lead the learning and development function by designing and implementing strategies programs and experiences that build employee capability improve performance and support business goals. Oversees training needs analysis curriculum development delivery facilitation and measurement across technical professional leadership and manage applicable LMS components.

• Help develop and execute the organizations learning and development strategy in alignment with business priorities and workforce capability needs.
• Co-create learning solutions with internal customers.
• Designs curates and continuously improves learning programs curricula and materials for onboarding technical training leadership development and professional skills.
• Helps execute employee manager and leadership development initiatives that strengthen capability readiness and career growth.
• Manages learning and development policies programs and systems including instructor-led virtual blended and self-paced learning experiences.
• Aid with training delivery facilitation and ensures high-quality learner experiences across audiences and locations.
• Selects and optimizes learning methods technologies and tools based on audience needs business context and desired outcomes.
• Owns the learning management system (LMS) including administration content organization learner assignments reporting system optimization governance and user support.
• Manages external learning partners contract instructors and internal subject matter experts to ensure content quality consistency and effective delivery.
• Measures learning effectiveness through participation completion knowledge transfer learner feedback and business impact metrics and uses data to improve programs and priorities.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Education Psychology Business Instructional Design or a related field.
• 6 years of progressive experience in learning and development training talent development or a related field including experience leading programs and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles instructional design facilitation methods and learning program management.
• Experience administering or owning a learning management system (LMS) including assignments reporting content maintenance and user support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects influence stakeholders and guide the work of team members facilitators or cross-functional partners.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and build learning solutions including technical or operational training where applicable.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and foster a culture of learning and development.
• Ability to coach develop and influence others with strong leadership and relationship management skills.
• Strong oral written presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence leaders and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving and needs analysis skills.
• Ability to analyze learning data interpret trends and translate insights into action.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to align development initiatives to business needs.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Education Instructional Design Business or a related field.
• Experience leading technical training workforce capability or role-based learning programs in an industrial manufacturing field service or operational environment.
• Experience with learning technologies content authoring tools and digital learning platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as CPTD ATD SHRM instructional design project management or coaching credentials.
• Experience measuring learning impact and using data to improve performance adoption and business outcomes.