Leadership & Learning Architect

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a Learning Consultant to partner with leaders across APL to strengthen organizational capability and leadership effectiveness. You will apply knowledge in organizational development, adult learning, consulting, and change to deliver solutions that advance APL's mission.

As a key member of APL's enterprise Talent Development team, you will build partnerships, influence outcomes, and help shape learning strategies

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning, Leadership Development, Organization Development, Psychology, Human Systems, Instructional Systems Design (or related degree), business, or equivalent years of professional experience.
Minimum of five years' experience in classroom facilitation, delivered in-person or virtually, for adult learners.
Exceptional communication, consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
Naturally curious, adaptable, creative, and energized by helping organizations and people grow through change.
Demonstrate skill in facilitating learning experiences tailored to the audience and using AI or other resources to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Apply adult learning theory, systems thinking, and human-centered design principles to solve complex challenges.
Able to work independently or across teams on multiple projects with overlapping time frames and shifting priorities; sometimes informally leading teams.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and the ability to overcome obstacles to reach a resolution.
Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, strategic thinking, and a bias toward action while navigating ambiguity and building alignment across stakeholders.
Hold US Citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL's facilities and networks.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and continuously improve leadership, learning, and organizational development experiences that strengthen individual and team performance.
Partner with peers, leaders, HR business partners, and stakeholders to understand organizational challenges, assess capability needs, and recommend learning, leadership, team, organizational development, or hybrid solutions that support strategic priorities.
Use data, insights, assessments, and evaluation results to identify root causes, measure impact, and continuously improve solutions.
Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to create engaging learning experiences using evidence-based learning science, modern instructional practices, and emerging technologies.
Explore advances in leadership, learning science, AI, and workforce trends to recommend innovative approaches that improve organizational capability.
Build trusted relationships and establish credibility with leaders, staff, vendors, and partners across APL to understand needs and recommend talent, leadership and learning solutions.
Lead or contribute to enterprise talent initiatives that strengthen leadership, culture, workforce capability, and organizational effectiveness.
Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment by balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day classroom facilitation while managing multiple priorities independently.