Learning and Development Specialist

MELE Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to support the NA-90, Office of Infrastructure contract with NNSA. The role focuses on building a professional development and training program across the organization.

You will identify knowledge gaps, design and deliver training sessions using Articulate 360, Adobe, Canva, and LinkedIn Learning, and contribute to the evolution of the learning ecosystem with a strong emphasis on instructional writing and security awareness.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience developing education or awareness content, brand management, or strategic communications.
• Education and/or experience in adult learning, training development, or related field.
• Strong interest in national security and related work.
• Experience with scripts, presentations, storyboard e-learning, and structured exercises.
• Advanced instructional writing across multiple mediums.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Identify goals, audiences, gaps, and logistical issues for learning and development.
• Establish professional development framework and core competencies.
• Articulate learning objectives, select delivery methods, and execute internal training.
• Lead internal asynchronous training projects through design to launch and measure outcomes.
• Utilize learning tools (Articulate 360, Office, Adobe, Canva, LinkedIn Learning, Swift Polling).
• Support management of the corporate training budget and annual development plans.
• Coordinate with NA-MB to acquire training and register through Learning Nucleus.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional writing

Project management

National security knowledge

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Master’s degree

Adult learning education background

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe

Canva

LinkedIn Learning

Swift Polling

Job description

Requisition Number: LEARN002282

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Remote - Washington, DC
Washington, DC, USA

Description

MELE Associates is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to support our contract with NA-90, Office of Infrastructure within NNSA. The Learning and Development Lead supports the NA-90 learning and development efforts to build a professional development and training program.

ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS

• Partner with leadership to clearly identify goals, strategic initiatives, target audiences, knowledge and performance gaps, and logistical issues for learning and development.
• Establish professional development framework and determine core competencies by staffing levels and subject matter expertise.
• Articulate learning objectives, identify target audiences, determine delivery methods, and execute internal training.
• Lead internal asynchronous training projects through the design lifecycle from scoping, research and analysis, design, development, and launch; provide clear timelines, communicate with key partners, and select appropriate measurements.
• Use learning tools and software to execute key learning and development strategies, including Articulate 360, the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, Canva, LinkedIn Learning, and Swift Polling software.
• Support management of the corporate training budget and review of annual submissions from Individual and Executive Development Plans.
• Identify organizational training needs for each suboffice, work with the NNSA Learning and Career Management (NA-MB) to acquire training, facilitate registration through Learning Nucleus (NNSA’s Learning Management System), and assess efficacy and utility of offerings.
• Support experiential learning opportunities, such as gaming, details, and fellowship programs.
• Support the development of training programs and training tools.
• Lead and facilitate learning sessions. Sessions may be focused on policy or programmatic updates, lessons learned, training, team building, or special topics.
• Advance the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiative,per Executive Order 14035, by leveragingthe partnershipestablished by Learning and Career Management withBetterUpcoaching; work with BetterUp team to customize experience and curriculum for NA-90 leadership and staff.
• Research and evaluate best practices in learning and development to drive continuous improvement and leading-practice learning experiences.
• Understand current and future business environment and issues in order to recommend the most impactful solutions that will support learning and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of experience with development of education or awareness campaign content, brand management, strategic communications, or related experience
• Education and/or experience in adult learning education, training development, marketing, communications, or related field
• Strong interest, education, and/or experience in national security
• Strong knowledge and prior experience working with education and training platforms including scripts, presentations, storyboard e-learning courses, and structured exercises
• Advanced instructional writing skills in multiple mediums
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with subject-matter experts and target audiences
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion with important matters
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time
• Interest in continuous improvement and dedication to updating skills
• Acceptance of feedback and constructive evaluation of work
• Knowledge of federal government programs
• Adaptable and willing to work in a fast paced, hard-working office
• Excellent team player
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working federal government programs
• Technical writing experience
• Knowledge of Articulate 360, Adobe, Canva, LinkedIn Learning, and Swift Polling software
• Basic graphic design skills
• Basic skills in web development tools
• Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach or knowledge or Gallup CliftonStrengths framework
• Master’s degree in related field

LOCATION: This is a full-time remote position.

SALARY:Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The range for this position is 100k-130k.

BENEFITS

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• Family Health Care offered
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Employer Match

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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