Learning & Development Specialist

Senior Learning & Development SpecialistLocation: Fort Worth TX Pay: 40-45 26 week Contract (locals Only) Possible extension or conversion to FTE Mainly remote but may need to come onsite 1-2 times throughout contract Must have Bachelor's degree in accredited university Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning & DevelopmentJob Summary: The Senior Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing and developing high-impact learning experiences that build leadership capability across the organization. This role creates structured, scalable programs that support new, emerging, and experienced leaders through a variety of delivery modalities. The Specialist partners closely with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure all learning solutions align with business priorities and drive measurable outcomes. This role exists to strengthen leadership capability by building modern, engaging, and scalable learning programs from the ground up. Success is defined by strong learner engagement, program adoption, and clear alignment between leadership development initiatives and organizational goals.Job Responsibilities:25% Instructional Design and DevelopmentDesign and develop end-to-end learning solutions, including facilitator-led training programs (ILT/VILT), eLearning, and blended learning experiences.Create comprehensive training materials, including facilitator guides, participant materials, workbooks, job aids, quick reference guides, and infographics.Develop engaging, interactive, and multimedia-rich content using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Vyond (e.g., videos, branching scenarios, animations, and knowledge checks).Apply instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles to create effective and scalable learning solutions.25% Collaboration and Project ManagementPartner with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements, extract knowledge, and ensure content accuracy and alignment with business objectives.Present learning concepts, storyboards, and prototypes to stakeholders for feedback and approval.Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting timelines.40% Evaluation and Continuous ImprovementDesign and implement assessments and evaluation strategies to measure learner engagement and program effectiveness.Analyze learner feedback, performance data, and program outcomes to continuously enhance learning solutions.Conduct quality assurance testing of eLearning courses across devices and platforms to ensure functionality and accessibility.Contribute to team standards and best practices.Required Skills & Experience:Five (5)+ years of hands-on experience in instructional design with strong emphasis on both facilitator-led and eLearning program development.Expert proficiency in Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise.Proficiency in Vyond or similar animation/video creation platforms.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Planner) and OneNote.Strong working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM/xAPI publishing standards.Strong instructional design skills with ability to structure content logically and design meaningful assessments.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, including executive presence and influence.Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision making.Demonstrated proficiency in learning and development models, frameworks, learning strategies, processes and facilitation.