Learning and Development Specialist

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs for DARPA, supporting government staff. The role blends instructional design, program management, and industry best practices to strengthen organizational capability and workforce development.

We expect expertise in instructional design, program development, needs assessment, and stakeholder engagement, with 5 days per week on client site in Arlington, VA and clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with six or more years in L&D support.
• Experience designing, developing, and managing instructional materials.
• Active or prior SECRET security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs for government staff.
• Create effective training content, modules, and learning pathways.
• Refine and enhance existing programs; build new ones.
• Identify learning gaps and propose targeted solutions.
• Align L&D strategy with organizational goals; engage stakeholders.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and adapt approaches as needed.
• Facilitate both classroom and virtual learning sessions.

Skills

Instructional Design

Program Development

Needs Assessment

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

LMS Tools

Communication & Facilitation

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS tools

Job description

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

What You Will Do:

The Learning and Development Specialist in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs for government staff. This role combines instructional design expertise, program management, and an understanding of industry best practices to enhance organizational capability and workforce development.

• 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

This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Arlington, VA.

What You Will Need:

• 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

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

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• 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. guidehouse.com