Sr. Learning & Development Specialist

LE001 Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG seeks a Senior Learning and Development Specialist to lead the design, development, and execution of firm-wide training programs aligned with organizational goals. The role offers an entrepreneurial environment to enhance training while growing professional skills.

Based in Washington, DC, this hybrid position combines in-office work with remote options and requires collaboration with HR, Legal, and leadership to deliver impactful learning experiences and compliance training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in learning & development, e-learning, or related roles.
• Experience designing instructor-led training programs.
• Workday Learning experience highly desirable.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and refine learning programs and curricula.
• Coordinate and facilitate trainings (in-person, virtual, blended).
• Oversee logistics for live trainings, including venue contracts.
• Create and maintain program materials and surveys to evaluate effectiveness.
• Collaborate with leaders to assess training needs and approaches.
• Support HR initiatives (performance management, recruiting, inclusion).
• Assist in delivering compliance training via Workday Learning.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Learning

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We Do Consulting Differently Position Summary

The Senior Learning and Development Specialist will support the design, development, and execution of firm-wide related training programs and other centrally led and supported programs to enhance employee development while ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals and values. This is an ideal role for a candidate looking for an entrepreneurial environment in which they can lead the enhancement of the firm’s training programs in addition to developing and growing their professional skills.

This is a hybrid (in-office and remote) position based in Washington, DC.

Duties

• Contribute in efforts to define, develop and/or refine learning and development programs, curriculum, and processes for the firm.
• Manage the coordination and facilitation of training via in-person classes, train the trainer programing, virtual workshops/events, or other e-learning platform options.
• This includes overseeing logistical planning for live trainings, including contracting with hotels for room blocks and meeting space as needed.
• Create and administer employee surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and proactively identify ways to optimize training processes and deliverables, and provide feedback to management and firm leaders.
• Design engaging and interactive learning experiences (classroom, e-learning, and blended) in-house and/or recommend outside instructional design support, as applicable.
• Create and maintain program materials (e.g., presentation decks, course outlines, handouts, etc.).
• Partner with Practice/Functional Leaders to assess training needs and develop/recommend the training approach, programs, and objectives.
• Partner with internal subject matter experts regarding ad-hoc training needs and appropriate delivery method of content.
• Assist and partner within internal HR team in the design and implementation of programming to support initiatives such as performance management, recruiting, inclusivity, etc.
• In collaboration with the Legal, HR, and Internal Communications teams, support the delivery of compliance training within Workday Learning to ensure the firm is in compliance with federal and local regulations.
• Participate in the creation of a portfolio of learning programs and training paths.
• Oversee Continuing Professional Education resources for employees with professional certifications.
• Mentor junior L&D team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of previous experience in learning and development, e-learning, organizational development, or related role.
• Experience in designing and developing instructor‑led training programs.
• Experience at a consulting firm or other professional service‑oriented company is preferred.
• Experience in Workday Learning is highly desirable.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work independently and to effectively manage time and priorities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain rapport with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver training initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in leading change management.
• Proven competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook (or similar email application).

Candidate must be based in the Washington, DC area and able to work in‑office a minimum of two days per week with the flexibility to occasionally come in additional days as needed for trainings, meetings, events, etc. Candidate must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

About BRG

BRG combines world‑leading academic credentials with world‑tested business expertise and purpose‑built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead. At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading‑edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real‑world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe. Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world. At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for Website Accessibility and Required Information for Online Applicant Tracking Systems accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

We do Consulting Differently

We do Consulting Differently It takes more than top-tier people. It takes top-tier people grounded in real-world expertise, working together in the right ways. This is BRG. Purpose-built for the agility and connectivity that sets us apart— we bring the best data, brightest talent, and boldest thinking to all that we do. With the crucial added ingredient of our real-world business acumen, we translate insights into action. BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.