Senior Education, Learning and Training (ELT) Specialist

AVIAN is seeking a motivated and creative Senior Education, Learning and Training (ELT) Specialist to be part of our dynamic Training, Multimedia and Communications team. You will create innovative training solutions on behalf of the Volpe Center in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs. Technical expertise in online course design, interactive simulation, virtual representation, video and other training platforms is a must.  

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

Responsibilities: 

• Leverage the ADDIE process to produce multimodal course content, supplemental materials and learning activities 

• Determine training gaps by analyzing federal regulations, available training, and knowledge outcomes. 

• Develop learning assessments that reflect the mastery of the desired learning goals. 

• Design and implement the validation of learning content and delivery with all key stakeholders. 

• Lead the design of eLearning and Virtual Live Instruction Training Plans, Webinars, Design Documents, Storyboards, and Evaluation Plans. 

• Present plans, analysis results, and eLearning documents to sponsors. 

• Build relationships with SMEs and key stakeholders on numerous design and communication teams. 

• Provide design and implementation feedback to ELT, design, and communication team members. 

• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product  

• Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design  

• Develop exercises and activities that enhance the learning process 

• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, animations, simulations, role plays, games etc.) 

• Maintain project documentation and course folders 

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, business, marketing, communications, graphic design or equivalent experience   

• 10+ years of corporate instructional design experience  

• Expertise in scripting, designing and developing courseware with eLearning authoring tools and multimedia production software such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects  

• Expert knowledge of adult learning principles and strong understanding of how learners consume information  

• Ability to translate complex technical information into easily understood text and graphics  

• Experience managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously  

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; strong attention to detail  

• Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills  

• Project management experience is a plus  

• Voice-over, filming and video/audio editing experience is a plus  

• Experience in coding interactive content with HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Animate CC and Sharepoint is a plus  

• Work samples are required  

• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.            

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.