Senior Learning & Development Associate
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Location: Woburn, MA 01801
Description:
Description:
STR is hiring a Learning & Development Senior Associate to support and enhance our organization's Learning & Development initiatives. This role will be instrumental in designing, delivering, and evaluating programs that drive employee growth, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a proactive learning professional with strong project management skills, a passion for talent development, and the ability to collaborate across teams.
The individual in this role will report to the Manager, Learning & Development and sits within the Employee Engagement Team within the Human Resources Division. The Employee Engagement team drives initiatives that enhance onboarding, professional growth, employee events, and recognition programs.
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, people-focused, and detail-oriented to take on this opportunity. We are a young tech company on a mission to improve the world and pride ourselves on creating and retaining amazing teams of interesting and collaborative minds.
This position has the flexibility to be primarily remote however, travel to the Woburn, MA office will be required on occasion.
What you will do:
You will need:
Preferred Skills
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
STR is hiring a Learning & Development Senior Associate to support and enhance our organization's Learning & Development initiatives. This role will be instrumental in designing, delivering, and evaluating programs that drive employee growth, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a proactive learning professional with strong project management skills, a passion for talent development, and the ability to collaborate across teams.
The individual in this role will report to the Manager, Learning & Development and sits within the Employee Engagement Team within the Human Resources Division. The Employee Engagement team drives initiatives that enhance onboarding, professional growth, employee events, and recognition programs.
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, people-focused, and detail-oriented to take on this opportunity. We are a young tech company on a mission to improve the world and pride ourselves on creating and retaining amazing teams of interesting and collaborative minds.
This position has the flexibility to be primarily remote however, travel to the Woburn, MA office will be required on occasion.
What you will do:
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Support key learning and development initiatives, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives.
- Work cross-functionally with HR, business leaders, and external vendors to implement learning solutions.
- Support the learning and development team in evaluating program effectiveness and making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Program Development, Delivery, Facilitation
- Design, develop, and deliver engaging learning experiences for employees at all levels, including leadership development, technical training, and professional skills workshops.
- Create and curate learning materials such as presentations, e-learning modules, job aids, and toolkits to support diverse learning needs incorporating best practices in adult learning and instructional design.
- Facilitate both virtual and in-person training sessions, fostering interactive and meaningful discussions.
- Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop relevant, high-impact training content.
- Support self-directed development by curating and recommending relevant learning resources.
- Learning Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Track participation, assess learner feedback, and measure the impact of L&D programs.
- Leverage data insights to refine training content and delivery methods.
- Stay current on L&D trends and innovations, integrating new strategies into program offerings.
You will need:
- 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, HR, or a related field.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience designing and delivering learning programs, both in-person and virtually.
- Proficiency in instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple initiatives.
- Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required by the DoD.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with leadership development frameworks and competency modeling.
- Experience in a corporate, technical, or defense-related industry is a plus.
- Certifications in instructional design, facilitation, or coaching (e.g., ATD, DiSC, Clifton Strengths) are a bonus.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.