Learning Specialist III or IV

Work Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Employment Type

Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Type

DOE Q Clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)

Job Summary / Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Learning Specialist III or IV for The Weapons Mission Services Division (WMS-DO) at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

The Weapons Mission Services Division (WMS-DO) is seeking highly skilled Learning Specialist to directly support training programs within the Facility Training & Compliance group (WMS-2). The primary core tasks of the position will support facility-related functions and other applicable nuclear facility programs with formal qualification and certification of personnel performing work in Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) facilities.

The Learning Specialists 3 and 4 will report directly to the TA55 Projects Training First Line Manager (FLM). TheLearning Specialist will perform day-to-day training services for the assigned customer and be a dedicated expert in applying the various requirements and drivers. Additionally, they will have the responsibility and accountability to execute work that supports important training deliverables while setting the standards for utmost professional behavior and integrity in the workplace at all times.

This position is required to work off-normal hours (swing shift) in support of 24/7 Operations.

Learning Specialist 3

Key responsibilities (as assigned):

• Working with customers, stakeholders and regulators to assure training programs meet customer needs, regulatory drivers and contractual requirements.
• Providing guidance in interpreting regulations and policies to ensure compliance.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining training documents and records, both physical and electronic.
• Researching complex training and education issues and recommending sound, practical solutions.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining compliant and high-quality course materials such as web-based training for diverse audiences.
• Participating in assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, data analysis, project management, or critiques, as assigned.
• Performing various administrative functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of training activities.
• Developing and/or conducting classroom training and OJT as assigned.
• Using UTrain on a daily basis to design, build and implement training programs, as well as tracking completion of training assignments; using UTrain data to provide customized reporting that adds value to the business needs of the organization served.
• Initiating knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer projects in support of learning deliverables as desired by the customer.

Learning Specialist 4

Additional duties:

• Participating in assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, data analysis, project management, or critiques, as assigned.
• Performing various administrative functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of training activities.
• Participating in knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer projects in support of learning deliverables as desired by the customer.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Advanced experience in applying a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) with accuracy, completeness and in combination with document control processes and/or developing training both small/large-scale training programs in a systematic fashion.
• Experience applying learning theory and performance-based training techniques and/or technical knowledge in a specific operational/manufacturing competency area (e.g. NMCA, Rad Protection, Criticality Safety, Industrial Health, facility operations, etc.).
• Experience gathering requirements, performing analysis, developing individual training products, implementing training and evaluating outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Ability to utilize a learning management system to effectively implement training programs.
• Thorough documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
• Advanced experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information, including PII training records.
• Understanding of safety and security requirements to individual responsibility and as applicable to training activities.
• Demonstrated advanced skill with interpersonal, written and verbal communications.
• Ability to transfer knowledge effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Experience in providing customer service.
• Experience designing and/or developing training/education programs for a wide variety of target audiences.
• Proven success in implementing such programs as evidence through program materials and implementation schedules.
• Baccalaureate Degree and 1 year of job-related experience. Instructional Technologists should have a baccalaureate degree in Training or Education.
• Training or education for instructional technologists must include courses on the SAT process including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Iinstructional technologist training may include evaluation of training materials, instructor evaluation, and training and qualification program assessment.

Education/Experience for the Learning Specialist 3:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience for the Learning Specialist 4:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• TSQP qualified, or ability to become qualified.
• Familiarity with ALDWP facility operations or nuclear facility and/or manufacturing operations, in general.
• Expertise in nuclear facility-related subject matter areas (e.g. radiation protection, criticality safety, nuclear material control accountability, integrated safety, conduct of operations, engineering, maintenance).
• DOE Q-Clearance and Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification highly desired.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government clients on mission-critical projects. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in national security and technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.