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What You Will Do

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey with the Los Alamos National Laboratory! We extend an exclusive invitation to dynamo individuals like you to join our Human Resources - Institutional Talent Management Services (HR-ITS) training team. Picture this: you'll be at the forefront, steering the ship of full-service training support. Your role involves not just facilitating training documentation, but also providing an all-encompassing boost to training projects.

As a crucial member of the team, you won't just follow the beaten path; you'll be trailblazing your way through the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs. Imagine working in tandem with customers and stakeholders, sculpting training programs that align seamlessly with regulatory requirements, contractual mandates, and mission objectives. Your impact will reverberate through the organization, making you a beacon of expertise in the training field.

Brace yourself for a role where your creative flair and effectiveness are not just recognized but celebrated. As the Learning Specialist 2, you're not confined by rigid guidelines; instead, you utilize industry concepts and Laboratory objectives in innovative ways that set you apart as a true professional. Operating with minimal direction, you're not just following the rules - you're shaping them.

In this high-energy environment, you'll be the architect of concepts, the master of techniques, and the setter of standards. Your work will be based on professional principles and cutting-edge theories, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of training. Join us at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where every day is an opportunity to redefine what excellence in training truly means!

In the thrilling role of Learning Specialist 2, you become an integral member of the Special Programs team, spearheading comprehensive training support. Your dynamic engagement involves collaborating with customers, stakeholders, sponsors, and regulators to ensure that our training programs not only meet but exceed customer needs, regulatory imperatives, contractual obligations, and the mission agenda. In constant collaboration and partnership with subject matter experts, weaving together a training program that seamlessly integrates both internal and external training requirements. Your expertise will be the driving force behind the development and maintenance of a training program that stands as a testament to excellence, setting a benchmark for industry standards.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in the development and evaluation of training programs.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide clear, concise support and guidance to others. Ability to interact professionally with all types of personnel, including external interfaces and management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of common computer-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and performance-based training techniques.
• Ability to research and identify requirements as they pertain to organizational or regulatory needs and requirements.
• Ability to prioritize and orchestrate effective, efficient, and dedicated working pathways in a dynamic environment.

Education/Experience: A baccalaureate degree and 4 years of related experience are required for this position. The degree should be in Training, Education, or a related filed. An equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation may be considered.

Desired Requirements:

• Knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) orders and standards pertaining to training.
• Knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures pertaining to training.
• Sound understanding of the Laboratory's learning management system (UTrain).
• Sound understanding of the ADDIE processes.
• Knowledge of document control processes and procedures.

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.