Learning & Development Specialist

MD&A; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) seeks an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to design and implement strategies, programs, and experiences that build employee capability and support business goals. You will oversee needs analysis, curriculum development, delivery, facilitation, and LMS governance across technical, professional, and leadership domains.

You will partner with internal customers, manage external partners, and measure impact using data to continuously improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, Business, Instructional Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning and development strategy aligned with business priorities and workforce needs.
• Co-create learning solutions with internal customers.
• Design, curate, and improve onboarding, technical, leadership, and professional skills programs.
• Support leadership development initiatives to strengthen capability and career growth.
• Manage learning policies, programs, and systems (instructor-led, virtual, blended, self-paced).
• Aid with training delivery and ensure high-quality learner experiences across locations.
• Select learning methods, tools considering audience needs and outcomes.
• Own LMS administration, content organization, learner assignments, reporting, and governance.
• Manage external partners and internal SMEs to ensure quality and consistency.
• Measure learning effectiveness and usage; use data to drive priorities.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Facilitation

Learning program management

LMS administration

Project & program management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Coaching & leadership development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, Business, Instructional Design, or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

LMS (administration, reporting)

Job 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 which result in repeat business and positive customer feedback – we are known for our knowledge and experience.

MD&A's Learning & Development Specialist will lead the learning and development function by designing and implementing strategies, programs, and experiences that build employee capability, improve performance, and support business goals. Oversees training needs analysis, curriculum development, delivery, facilitation, and measurement across technical, professional, leadership, and manage applicable LMS components.

• 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.
• Designs, curates, and continuously improves learning programs, curricula, and materials for onboarding, technical training, leadership development, and professional skills.
• Helps execute employee, manager, and leadership development initiatives that strengthen capability, readiness, and career growth.
• Manages learning and development policies, programs, and systems, including instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning experiences.
• Aid with training delivery, facilitation, and ensures high-quality learner experiences across audiences and locations.
• Selects and optimizes learning methods, technologies, and tools based on audience needs, business context, and desired outcomes.
• Owns the learning management system (LMS), including administration, content organization, learner assignments, reporting, system optimization, governance, and user support.
• Manages external learning partners, contract instructors, and internal subject matter experts to ensure content quality, consistency, and effective delivery.
• Measures learning effectiveness through participation, completion, knowledge transfer, learner feedback, and business impact metrics, and uses 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.