Learning and Development Consultant

3 weeks ago

Alexandria, United States McChrystal Group Full time

The McChrystal Academy is a cross-disciplinary, research driven team with a single mission – unleashing the full potential of the individuals and teams that are the lifeblood of our partner organizations. They do this through designing and delivering multidimensional, bespoke trainings that generate tangible impact.


Role:

The Learning Designer will develop learning solutions and experiences based on leading research and best practices. This person will leverage expertise in adult learning theory to curate and construct a curriculum based on the audience level and targeted outcomes. This person will also be responsible for selecting and modifying the existing training curriculum, content, materials, and job aids to meet the learning needs of specific clients against their outlined objectives. The Learning Designer will lead the architecture of agendas, courses, and programs using a variety of mediums, including in-person sessions, virtual training sessions, and self-paced digital content. They will support sales efforts by participating in sales calls and assisting in drafting proposals. They may also be called on to facilitate sessions and deliver content for in-person sessions and webinars.


Most directly, McChrystal Group’s Learning Designer is a subject matter expert for our clients, responsible for maintaining relationships, designing content and curriculum, and authoring thought leadership pieces. However, they are also defined by their inherent curiosity for their work, an interest in leading the industry in designing and providing solutions that meet the most immediate needs of the market, and an abiding desire to deliver the very best learning programming possible.


Responsibilities:

  • As it relations to Client Engagements (75% of the time)
  • Conduct needs analysis and leverage existing resources to select, tailor, and/or design scalable learning solutions that meet client-specific challenges.
  • Promote collaboration, partnership, and relationships among the participants and stakeholders in a design project.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and manage and execute high-quality, high-impact learning events (virtual and in-person).
  • Design learning that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners and how to apply adult learning principles in alignment with the overall goals of the learning program, whether it is in-person, virtual, or self-directed (digital) training.
  • Communicate effectively in visual, verbal, and written form to deliver engaging and interactive learning for all levels of an organization, including serving as a facilitator by exception.
  • Review existing materials and perform content maintenance as needed, based on analysis of course evaluations and data gathered from real learner experiences.


  • As it relates to Thought Leadership and New Product Development (10% of the time)
  • Contribute to thought leadership pieces, developing new frameworks, tools, techniques, and tactics.
  • Proactively pursue opportunities to learn and integrate cutting-edge models and insights from broader thought leadership to iterate, improve, and expand Academy content and offerings that meet market demand.


  • As it relates to Internal Responsibilities and Personal Development (10% of the time)
  • Acquire and apply new technology skills to instructional design practice.
  • Identify new opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and overall user experience.
  • Positively contribute to the team and organizational meetings and adhere to prescribed processes and procedural timelines
  • Support the growth and development of junior teammates, contributing to a healthy team dynamic.


  • As it relates to Business Development (5% of the time)
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for all Academy products for internal and external customers, engaging in sales discussions and proposal builds as needed.


Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or Doctorate in a related field (Education, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Learning and Curriculum Design).
  • ~3 years of related work experience and 4 years of professional experience.
  • Solid analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly and succinctly articulate ideas.
  • Familiarity with tools to develop and deliver digital training content.
  • Ability and desire to travel up to 30% of the time, working remotely at the client site.


Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Flexibility on Days in Office
  • Responsible PTO Policy
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Family Leave
  • Mentor Program
  • Focused Professional Development Programming
  • Team Retreats
  • Diverse Work Engagements
  • Quarterly All Hands
  • Headquartered in Old Town Alexandria
  • Metro-accessible, Free on-site Parking


McChrystal Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to embody and embrace a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the customers we serve. We are committed to cultivating an environment of mutual respect and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and encourage applications of all backgrounds without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or need an alternative method for applying, you may contact team.people@mcchrystalgroup.com for assistance.

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