Talent Development Technical Specialist III

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning stipend

Rideshare

Childcare support

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena is seeking a Talent Development Technical Specialist III to design and deliver innovative learning solutions that align with strategic priorities and roles. You will lead the development of curricula, collaborate with sponsors and SMEs, and ensure measurable business impact in a hybrid learning environment.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in instructional design, strong project management, and proficiency with Articulate Rise, Camtasia, and Adobe

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in adult learning and instructional design or similar discipline with 6+ years of experience; master’s with 4+ years; PhD with 2+ years.
• Six+ years’ experience in Instructional Design and Curriculum Development.
• Experience delivering learning for a hybrid environment using synchronous and asynchronous modalities.
• Proficiency in Articulate Rise, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Facilitating workshops with senior leaders.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and cognitive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted learning advisor on effective, leading-edge learning solutions for the modern learner in a hybrid learning environment.
• Collaborate with senior managers and subject matter experts to translate business needs into learning specifications.
• End-to-end design, development and delivery of curriculum development plans and learning programs.
• Design and deliver innovative learning solutions using videos, eLearning, instructor-led content, job aids, guides and simulations.
• Apply design thinking to address business and user needs into measurable learning solutions.
• Define business and learner objectives, development priorities and implementation plans with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Talent Development Team to design and develop learning products.
• Lead pilot programs and package for hand-off to stakeholders.
• Assess effectiveness and business impact through evaluation techniques.
• Oversee maintenance and retirement of learning solutions.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Design thinking

Hybrid learning

Project management

Workshop facilitation

Adult learning theory

Strong communication

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in adult learning and instructional design

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (related field)

Tools

Articulate Rise

Camtasia

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Details New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Job Details New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus‑like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

The Talent Development (TD) team is responsible for the consultation, design, development and delivery of learning solutions to equip JPL employees with the right skills and capabilities needed for their role. Our vision is to engage our learners through adaptive, personalized learning experiences that target their continuous learning needs.

We currently have an opportunity for a Talent Development Technical Specialist III, reporting to the Manager of Talent Development within Human Resources. As the TD Technical Specialist, you will be serving as a senior Learning Experience Designer, leading the design and development of innovative learning solutions and curricula for JPL’s strategic priorities, roles and focus areas. Using a blend of design thinking and instructional design methodologies, you will work in partnership with sponsors, stakeholders and subject matter experts to translate business problems into measurable and effective learning solutions that improve business performance and focus on bringing the best learning experience for our employees.

You will be a leader in designing user‑centric learning solutions for a hybrid learning environment and well versed in personalizing and integrating learning into the day‑to‑day of the modern learner. The ideal candidate is a self‑starting leader with a passion for instructional design, exceptional project management skills, and strong collaboration and communication skills.

The primary tools and systems you will work closely with include but not limited to Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Degreed, the Learning Management System (LMS), and LinkedIn Learning.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted learning advisor on effective, leading‑edge learning solutions for the modern learner in a hybrid learning environment.
• Collaborate with senior level managers and subject matter experts across multiple disciplines / functional roles to translate business needs into learning specifications.
• Execute with strong project management skills the end‑to‑end design, development and delivery of curriculum development plans and learning programs.
• Design, develop and deliver innovative learning solutions utilizing a variety of asynchronous and synchronous methods including videos, eLearning, instructor‑led content (both virtual and in person), job aids, tool kits, guides, learning portals, and simulations.
• Apply design thinking methodologies to address true business and user needs into measurable learning solutions.
• Collaborate with senior level managers and subject matter experts to define business & learner objectives, development priorities and implementation plans.
• Work in partnership with others on the Talent Development Team to design and develop learning products.
• Facilitate the delivery of pilot programs and package for hand‑off to stakeholders.
• Assess the effectiveness & business impact of learning solutions through evaluation techniques.
• Oversee the maintenance and retirement of learning solutions.

Organizational Consulting:

• Strategic Partner: Serve as a key consultant to assigned business partners, provide thought leadership to expand learning experiences and improve team performance.
• Change Management & Performance: Partner with Human Resource Business Partners to facilitate learning experiences, programs, workshops, and/or activities that align with business and team needs.
• Talent Development: Areas of responsibility can include mentoring, team effectiveness, teambuilding, leadership, and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in adult learning and instructional design or similar discipline, with a minimum of 6 years’ work experience or a master’s degree with 4 years’ work experience or a PhD with 2 years of related experience.
• Must have at least six years’ experience in Instructional Design and Curriculum Development.
• Strong experience in developing and delivering learning for a hybrid learning environment using both synchronous and asynchronous learning modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in learning design software such as Articulate Rise, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong experience in facilitating collaborative workshops with senior leaders.
• Working knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and Cognitive Behaviors.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing and implementing learning for a technical workforce encompassing IT, business, engineering and other technical professionals.
• Experience in leading change management for learning projects through effective communication and user adoption plans.
• Experience applying design thinking principles.
• Experience in working with cross functional roles and disciplines.
• Ability to work autonomously with multiple stakeholders.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work‑life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks.

The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

$96,304 - $123,344

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.