Strategic Learning & Development Architect

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) 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