Training and Development Specialist
Apply NowCompany: ECS
Location: Lanham, MD 20706
Description:
ECS is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to work in our Lanham, MD office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
ECS is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to work in support of our customers and team.
-Develops the overall design for training curriculum to meet identified training needs using instructional design methodology through all phases of each project; including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.
-Collaborates with functional course owners, subject matter experts, and target audience to gather information needed to conduct needs assessment of the training and develop the curriculum.
-Leads others and participates in the design of curriculum, instruction, and assessment materials using knowledge of current trends and best practices in learning and development.
-Conducts reviews of the design and development of training and development programs, products, and services to evaluate effectiveness, including benchmarking to industry standards.
-Maintains up-to-date on training and development research and innovative ideas supporting learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.
-10+ years of industry experience
-Skilled using computer programs in the development of training curriculum including word processing, presentation software and learning platform technologies (for example Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Connect Pro, Photoshop, Articulate, and Captivate).
-Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices in adult learning theory, instructional technology, instructional theory and practice.
-Knowledge of the design, development and implementation of methods and practices of evaluation and measurement of learning.
-Ability to develop training content that meets the training needs and are consistent with requirements and standards.
-Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts both written and orally.
-Ability to research evolving industry standards related to instructional design, training and development, blended learning, knowledge management and eLearning practices.
Education: Masters Degree
ECS is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to work in support of our customers and team.
-Develops the overall design for training curriculum to meet identified training needs using instructional design methodology through all phases of each project; including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.
-Collaborates with functional course owners, subject matter experts, and target audience to gather information needed to conduct needs assessment of the training and develop the curriculum.
-Leads others and participates in the design of curriculum, instruction, and assessment materials using knowledge of current trends and best practices in learning and development.
-Conducts reviews of the design and development of training and development programs, products, and services to evaluate effectiveness, including benchmarking to industry standards.
-Maintains up-to-date on training and development research and innovative ideas supporting learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.
-10+ years of industry experience
-Skilled using computer programs in the development of training curriculum including word processing, presentation software and learning platform technologies (for example Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Connect Pro, Photoshop, Articulate, and Captivate).
-Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices in adult learning theory, instructional technology, instructional theory and practice.
-Knowledge of the design, development and implementation of methods and practices of evaluation and measurement of learning.
-Ability to develop training content that meets the training needs and are consistent with requirements and standards.
-Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts both written and orally.
-Ability to research evolving industry standards related to instructional design, training and development, blended learning, knowledge management and eLearning practices.
Education: Masters Degree