Learning & Development Specialist

MD&A; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) in New York, NY, seeks a Senior Learning & Development professional to shape and execute our organization-wide learning strategy. You will lead content creation, onboarding, and leadership programs while partnering with business leaders to close skill gaps.

You will own the LMS, measure program impact, and collaborate with SMEs to deliver impactful, scalable training across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 6+ years of progressive experience in learning and development
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, facilitation methods, and learning program management
• Experience administering or owning a learning management system (LMS)
• Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and guide the work of team members
• Experience partnering with business leaders to identify skill gaps and build learning solutions
• Ability to coach, develop, and influence others
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze learning data, interpret trends, and translate insights into action
• Strategic thinking to align development initiatives with business needs

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s learning and development strategy aligned with business priorities and workforce capability needs
• Co-create learning solutions with internal customers
• Design, curate, and improve onboarding, technical training, leadership development, and professional skills programs
• Help execute employee, manager, and leadership development initiatives to strengthen capability and career growth
• Manage learning policies, programs, and systems including instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning experiences
• Aid with training delivery, facilitation, and ensure high-quality learner experiences
• Select and optimize learning methods, technologies, and tools based on audience needs
• Own the learning management system (LMS) including administration, content organization, learner assignments, reporting, governance, and user support
• Manage external learning partners, contract instructors, and internal subject-matter experts
• Measure learning effectiveness through participation, completion, knowledge transfer, learner feedback, and business impact metrics

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

LMS administration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Needs analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is a world‑class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators. We lead the industry by offering high‑quality, on‑schedule, and cost‑effective services, parts, and repairs that result in repeat business and positive customer feedback – we are known for our knowledge and experience.

Job Type

Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute the organization’s learning and development strategy in alignment with business priorities and workforce capability needs.
• Co‑create learning solutions with internal customers.
• Design, curate, and continuously improve learning programs, curricula, and materials for onboarding, technical training, leadership development, and professional skills.
• Help execute employee, manager, and leadership development initiatives that strengthen capability, readiness, and career growth.
• Manage learning and development policies, programs, and systems, including instructor‑led, virtual, blended, and self‑paced learning experiences.
• Aid with training delivery, facilitation, and ensure high‑quality learner experiences across audiences and locations.
• Select and optimize learning methods, technologies, and tools based on audience needs, business context, and desired outcomes.
• Own the learning management system (LMS), including administration, content organization, learner assignments, reporting, system optimization, governance, and user support.
• Manage external learning partners, contract instructors, and internal subject‑matter experts to ensure content quality, consistency, and effective delivery.
• Measure learning effectiveness through participation, completion, knowledge transfer, learner feedback, and business impact metrics, and use data to improve programs and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, Business, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, training, talent development, or a related field, including experience leading programs and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, facilitation methods, and learning program management.
• Experience administering or owning a learning management system (LMS), including assignments, reporting, content maintenance, and user support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and guide the work of team members, facilitators, or cross‑functional partners.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and subject‑matter experts to identify skill gaps and build learning solutions, including technical or operational training where applicable.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and foster a culture of learning and development.
• Ability to coach, develop, and influence others, with strong leadership and relationship management skills.
• Strong oral, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence leaders and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong problem‑solving and needs analysis skills.
• Ability to analyze learning data, interpret trends, and translate insights into action.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to align development initiatives to business needs.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, Business, or a related field.
• Experience leading technical training, workforce capability, or role‑based learning programs in an industrial, manufacturing, field service, or operational environment.
• Experience with learning technologies, content authoring tools, and digital learning platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as CPTD, ATD, SHRM, instructional design, project management, or coaching credentials.
• Experience measuring learning impact and using data to improve performance, adoption, and business outcomes.

Salary

$85,000 - $100,000