Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Hiring for Learning Architect at Annapolis, Maryland Full Time

Overview

The Human Resources directorate at PNNL is on a journey to strengthen and support the PNNL culture to deliver on mission. Human Resources supports mission by focusing on the following foundational pillars: 1) the whole PNNLer, 2) WE culture, 3) next-level leadership, and 4) learning and career pathways. PNNL is seeking an extraordinary individual to be a learning architect responsible for lab-wide technical learning reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Vital to achieving our scientific mission, this key leadership position translates PNNL’s complex technical training needs into an actionable strategy. The learning architect will focus on maximizing both the impact and efficiency of PNNL’s technical training to deliver required content and solve knowledge, skill, and aptitude gaps.

The learning architect will establish the vision, strategy, and approach to the Lab’s technical learning. This individual will manage a team of approximately 16 instructional designers and a team lead. This leader will partner closely with our Talent Management organization to ensure appropriate integration and support is considered and maximized where appropriate. We strive to simplify the way we work, make learning accessible to all and provide our staff members with the safest workplace, the most modern learning approaches to help the Lab produce high quality research.

Responsibilities

• Sets a strategic vision and approach for technical learning at the Lab.

• Manages a team of instructional designers and a team lead who develop engaging, accessible, and impactful learning & development.

• Brings modern and next practices to the work of the Lab.

• Advises CHRO on current and future learning strategies.

• Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information regarding the potential impact of learning solutions against key mission drivers.

• Applies expertise in learning theories and practices to develop effective solutions, strategies, and learning curricula/pathways.

• Partners with technical content owners and subject matter experts to ensure content is curated to meet various compliance requirements (e.g. NQA-1, various DOE Orders, employment law, etc.).

• Develops user training policies and standards.

• Sources vendors and manages relationships for outsourced learning solutions.

• Develops strategies for technical learning instructional design standards, technology deployment and utilization that maximizes learning while balancing need for compliance, worker productivity and other institutional priorities.

• Leverages learning metrics and analytics to provide data-driven insights and to inform organization decision making.

• Applies a systematic process of analyzing the job-specific skills required for effective role performance.

• Develops, executes, and monitors initiatives associated with PNNL’s technical learning needs.

• Takes action to identify, understand, and address gaps in training needs.

Remote work considered, but onsite presence preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 15 years work experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 13 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or related field.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in a Learning & Development organization; OR a master’s degree plus 13+ years of relevant experience.

• Ability to function with a high level of autonomy to provide leadership for staff at a wide variety of levels including technical, engineering, professional, and management.

• Ability to consistently work with abstract ideas or situations across all functional areas of the business to assess intangible variables, identifying/evaluating fundamental issues to provide strategy, and direction for major functional areas.

• Demonstrated experience in successfully working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the organization and external industry trends.

• Familiarity with DOE National Laboratory operating requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to create and implement an organizational vision and strategy.

• Proven ability to translate strategy into implementable actions.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with staff at all levels within and outside the organization.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected] .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Minimum Salary

USD $189,500.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $299,600.00/Yr.