Senior Learning and Organizational Development Specialist (Administrator V)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a Senior Learning and Organizational Development Specialist (Administrator V) in Hanover, MD. This role leads enterprise-wide organizational development efforts, designs leadership solutions, and partners with MDOT leaders to strengthen workforce capability and change readiness.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in instructional design, change management, and LMS tools, with a track record of implementing large-scale

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
• Three years designing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise-wide learning and organizational development initiatives.
• Experience with instructional design theories, adult learning and distance learning methods, and change management techniques.
• Experience in leadership development program design, delivery and measurement is a plus
• Experience using Cornerstone or similar LMS.
• Experience using InDesign, Captivate, Storyline, GoAnimate, Camtasia, or other learning software.

Responsibilities

• Leading MDOT-wide organizational development from scoping through implementation and evaluation.
• Conducting organizational, team, and performance assessments.
• Synthesizing qualitative and quantitative formation and recommending practical interventions aligned to business needs.
• Partnering with TSO and Modal leaders for organizational effectiveness needs.
• Designing and facilitating workshops, leadership/team sessions, and problem solving engagements.
• Developing and supporting change readiness for process, policy, and technology changes.
• Integrating applied practices into leadership solutions.
• Improving transferring to the workplace with follow up activities.
• Supporting mentoring, coaching, and critical function development.

Skills

Leadership development

Organizational development

Instructional design

Change management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Master’s degree in Organizational Development or related field

Tools

Cornerstone LMS

InDesign

Captivate

Storyline

Camtasia

Job description

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)

Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking a Senior Learning and Organizational Development Specialist (Administrator V). This is an advanced level within the Organizational Development & Training function of the Office of Human Resources. This position serves as a senior internal consultant with enterprise-level responsibilities including MDOT-wide program leadership, learning and organizational development subject matter expertise, cross organizational influence and coordination. The incumbent partners with TSO leaders, MDOT modal administrations, human resources partners, and other stakeholders assessing organizational and workforce needs, and design, implementing and evaluating solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, workforce capability, team performance, employee experience, and organizational readiness for change.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Leading MDOT-wide organizational development from scoping through implementation and evaluation.
• Conducting organizational, team, and performance assessments.
• Synthesizing qualitative and quantitative formation and recommending practical interventions aligned to business needs.
• Partnering with TSO and Modal leaders for organizational effectiveness needs.
• Designing and facilitating workshops, leadership/team sessions, and problem solving engagements.
• Developing and supporting change readiness for process, policy, and technology changes.
• Integrating applied practices into leadership solutions.
• Improving transferring to the workplace with follow up activities.
• Supporting mentoring, coaching, and critical function development.

This vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on‑site work hours.

MDOT Benefits

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:

MDOT Benefits

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience

Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Three (3) years of this experience must include designing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise-wide learning and organizational development initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design or other related field.
• Experience with instructional design theories, adult learning and distance learning methods, and change management techniques.
• Experience in leadership development program design, delivery and measurement a plus
• Experience using Cornerstone or a similar Learning Management System.
• Experience using InDesign, Capivate, Storyline, GoAnimate, Camtasia, or other instructional design/learning software.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Licenses & Certifications

None.

Additional Information

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Issued Date: 9/29/2026

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.