Job Description
Location: Norfolk, VA
Clearance Requirement: Secret
Language Requirement: English required; French proficiency preferred
About the Role Ironclad Defense Works is seeking an experienced Onboarding and Learning Subject Matter Expert to support NATO’s Allied Command Transformation (ACT). This role is responsible for enhancing NATO’s learning and development processes, optimizing onboarding experiences for personnel, and ensuring that training initiatives align with NATO’s mission objectives.
The selected candidate will develop and refine learning programs, instructional methodologies, and training technologies to improve workforce efficiency and readiness. This role requires expertise in learning management systems (LMS), instructional design, adult learning theories, and performance-based training solutions.
Key Responsibilities - Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs to integrate new personnel into NATO’s operational environment.
- Develop learning pathways that align with NATO’s competency frameworks and professional development needs.
- Enhance training initiatives by leveraging modern instructional methodologies, including e-learning, blended learning, and virtual training environments.
- Evaluate current learning technologies and instructional design approaches to improve training efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the NATO ACT Learning Organization in curriculum development, instructional material creation, and training assessments.
- Optimize e-learning solutions, course delivery methods, and engagement strategies to enhance knowledge retention and skill development.
- Ensure compliance with NATO training standards, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee the administration, configuration, and performance of NATO’s Learning Management System (LMS).
- Assess the effectiveness of NATO’s training programs through data-driven evaluation techniques.
- Conduct post-training assessments, user feedback analysis, and performance evaluations to refine learning initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Skills - Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in instructional design, learning program development, or workforce training.
- Expertise in LMS administration, e-learning platforms, and adult learning principles.
- Strong background in training technology implementation, onboarding strategy, and curriculum development.
- Experience in developing learning content aligned with NATO, military, or government training requirements.
- Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience with NATO, U.S. DoD, or international defense learning organizations.
- Certifications in Learning and Development (L&D), LMS Administration, or Instructional Design.
- Proficiency in French to support communication with NATO’s international training initiatives.
- Experience conducting training needs analysis, competency-based learning assessments, and leadership development programs.
Why Join Ironclad Defense Works? Be apart of a high-impact opportunity to shape NATO’s learning ecosystem, ensuring personnel receive the training and development needed to excel in mission-critical roles. As part of a global defense and security team, you will collaborate with leading learning professionals, training managers, and defense strategists to optimize onboarding and workforce training.
Ironclad Defense Works is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the security and qualification requirements.
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