Consultant- Learning and Development Specialist

Created in 1996 to facilitate the transfer of technology, innovation, and expertise between the public and private sectors in support of economic development, NYSTEC is an independent, nonprofit technology consulting company and trusted advisor to government agencies, institutions, and businesses, assisting with strategic planning, technology acquisitions and implementations, and data optimization across industries.

As a learning and development specialist in the Change Management and Learning Development practice area, your day-to-day role as a NYSTEC consultant will include analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative learning solutions. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a consultative approach to developing, implementing, and evaluating dynamic and impactful learning.

The learning and development specialist will coordinate with change management specialists and project managers to:

• Develop training needs assessments and learning plans, using best practices in adult learning theory.
• Author instructional design materials, such as software simulations, interactive on-demand tutorials, electronic user guides, and other materials that are engaging and learner-centric.
• Provide quality assessments of instructional design materials to ensure that they meet the NYSTEC standards for quality.
• Inform and provide support for the development, delivery, and management of training by leveraging information gathered through stakeholder engagement activities.
• Facilitate live, virtual training sessions, ensuring an interactive and impactful experience for learners.

• Experience supporting the design, development, delivery, and management of effective communications between project team and stakeholders.
• Leveraging tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or Microsoft Office suite to design and develop communications materials.
• Experience providing learning management system administrative support.

• Proficiency in instructional design authoring tools, such as Articulate 360.
• Knowledge of instructional design theory, adult learning principles, traditional and modern training methods, tools and best practices.
• Familiarity with learning management system administration.
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline and one-three years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.

The pay range for this position is $60,406.00 to $82,959.80 per year.

It is NYSTEC's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances. NYSTEC is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact recruitment@nystec.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or to perform this job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Learn more about NYSTEC by visiting www.nystec.com.