Job Description

*This job is contingent upon successful award and subsequent funding.*

FRDA, LLC is a boutique national security consultancy with worldwide operations. We provide specialized solutions to agencies of the US Intelligence Community, military Special Operations Forces, and other national security partners. Our Advisory practice executes customers’ intelligence and advanced research missions globally, while our Training practice delivers cutting edge tradecraft training to select organizations.

Job Purpose: The Adult Learning Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering training strategies and methods that are consistent with best practices for adult learners.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Instructional Designers to develop course materials and delivery methods that align with best practice adult learning principles.
• Support Instructors by providing feedback and assisting with adapting strategies to tailor to various learning styles and requirements.
• Assist in the ongoing evaluation and improvement of training programs, ensuring that learning objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
• Provide insight to support the development of online and distance learning platforms and ensure seamless integration with Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure that practical applications, simulations, and scenarios used in training programs align with best practices in adult education and maximize student engagement and understanding.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university with four years of experience or master's with two years of related experience.
• Experience with all phases of the ADDIE process.
• Experience with Moodle and LMS Operations.
• Experience with the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs.
• Experience with the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.
• Current US Government SECRET security clearance, ability to obtain a TOP SECRET..
• Willingness to work on-site in the Fayetteville, NC area.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in a military training or defense contracting environment
• Familiarity with Tactical Data Links, Joint Interface Control Officer operations, or similar military systems.
• This is a customer-facing position representing FRDA to client employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are a must.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with demonstrated ability to spot new opportunities and spearhead new initiatives.
• A friendly and collaborative attitude; ability to work well independently and in groups with minimal supervision; ability to navigate ambiguity, embrace client oversight at all levels, and balance competing demands.

FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs