Learning and Development Specialist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Learning & Development professional to lead instructional design and program development for federal government engagements in Arlington, VA. You will design effective training content, refine existing programs, and identify learning gaps to deliver targeted solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in L&D, with willingness to work on-site, and ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years in learning and development support in government or federal environments.
• Experience designing and managing instructional materials.
• Experience supporting within the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Create effective training content, modules, and learning pathways.
• Refine and enhance programs; build new learning initiatives.
• Identify learning gaps and propose targeted solutions.
• Contribute to L&D strategy and align solutions with goals.
• Engage stakeholders including government staff, SMEs, and leadership.
• Evaluate learning platforms and tools; use LMS effectively.
• Continuously assess program effectiveness and adapt.

Skills

Instructional Design

Program Development

Needs Assessment

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication & Facilitation

Learning Platforms

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS tools

COTS solutions

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness (ESA) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

• Instructional Design: Ability to create effective training content, modules, and learning pathways
• Program Development: Skilled in refining and enhancing existing programs and building new ones
• Needs Assessment: Identifies learning gaps and proposes targeted learning solutions
• Strategic Thinking: Contributes to L&D strategy and aligns solutions with organizational goals
• Stakeholder Engagement: Works effectively with government staff, SMEs, and leadership
• Technology & Tools: Comfortable evaluating COTS solutions and using learning platforms or LMS tools
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Regularly evaluates program effectiveness and adapts accordingly
• Communication & Facilitation: Clear, professional communicator in both classroom and virtual setting

What You Will Need:

Must have experience in government L&D environments ** This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Arlington, VA.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree SIX (6) or more years of experience in learning and development support work, including working knowledge of L&D industry best practices, methodologies, and adult learning theory.
• Experience designing, developing, and managing instructional materials
• Experience supporting within the federal government

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Familiarity with government training requirements (preferred)

What We Offer:

• Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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