Learning Systems Technical Lead

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a visionary Learning Systems Technical Lead to provide senior technical governance, administration oversight, and strategic guidance for the FDA enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) ecosystem.

This position is contingent upon award.

Work Schedule and Location

• This position is remote with periodic on-site presence in Silver Spring, MD

• Clearance Requirement: Current or ability to obtain Public Trust clearance required.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

As the Learning Systems Technical Lead, you will serve as the senior technical advisor responsible for the stability, interoperability, metadata governance, and platform-agnostic modernization of FDA’s enterprise learning technology environment. You will lead system optimization, platform integration planning, release management, catalog architecture, and technical alignment with broader HHS and OPM federal Human Capital Management (HCM) modernization efforts. You will ensure training materials, course metadata, and completion records remain fully portable and compliant with Section 508 and SCORM/xAPI standards.

What You Bring to the Table - Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of technical experience supporting enterprise learning technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), or comparable enterprise platforms within a Federal or regulated environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, instructional technology, or a related technical discipline.

• Technical Competencies: Deep knowledge of LMS platform architecture, interoperability standards (SCORM, xAPI), metadata taxonomy, catalog administration, and system transition/migration strategies.

• Modernization Focus: Proven experience developing Learning Technology Use Case Matrices, ecosystem readiness reviews, and platform-agnostic migration plans.

• Federal Compliance: Comprehensive understanding of Section 508 accessibility requirements, federal records retention policies, and cybersecurity/data integrity standards.

Why Join Team Carney?

When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.

• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.

• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).

• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.

• Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.