Senior Learning Experience Specialist

National Student Clearinghouse

Senior Specialist managing learning strategy for National Student Clearinghouse. Leading learning initiatives and improving employee learning experiences while ensuring compliance training.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

serve as the lead for the organizations learning strategy, programs, and experience
responsible for the full lifecycle of learning initiatives including needs assessment, program design, development, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise wide learning programs
provides consulting to teams to help them shape department-specific learning programs in a way that aligns to identified needs and priorities
partners closely with HR, People Experience & Solutions, managers, and key stakeholders to align learning programs with organizational goals, initiatives, and priorities
continuously reviews, measures, and assesses the effectiveness of existing learning programs to ensure they meet business needs and provide a meaningful and engaging learner experience
applies industry best practices and instructional design methodologies to create high quality learning experiences and related resources
manages the organizations skills inventory and creating actionable development plans and resources to address skill gaps, build capability, and improve overall staff performance
facilitates and moderates instructor led learning sessions
leverages meaningful data, metrics, and learner feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and shape future offerings
owns the companys compliance training program and ensures compliance with all required organizational and regulatory training
creates a consistent, efficient, and positive experience for employees participating in annual and recurring training assignments
serves as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the Learning Management System (LMS) and learning experience platforms
leads all LMS related initiatives, including setup, configuration, administration, and the implementation of new learning solutions or courses
proactively identifies opportunities to optimize system capabilities, integrate the LMS with other platforms, and enhance how the organization leverages technology to support learning and development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree In Human Resources, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, or any other related field
A combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered
6 years of progressively responsible human resources experience with a primary focus on learning and development, organization development, and learning experience management
Advanced proficiency and demonstrated experience administering Learning Management Systems (preferably Docebo Learn)
Learning Experience Platforms (preferably LinkedIn Learning and Viva Learning)
Demonstrated deep knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning experience design
Strong visual and instructional design skills with hands on experience using e learning authoring tools, screen recording and video editing software, and virtual facilitation platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams)
Proven experience designing, developing, delivering, administering, and managing comprehensive learning programs that align with business needs and support diverse audiences
Experience working with skills frameworks, conducting skills gap analyses, and performing learning needs assessments to inform program design and workforce development initiatives
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and visualize learning data and performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and make data driven recommendations
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, operate with autonomy, and provide leadership within areas of expertise
Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and active listening skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and associated collaboration tools
demonstrated ability to manage relationships with external learning vendors or content providers
must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA
must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
life and disability insurance benefits for employees and their qualified dependents
Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts
health savings account with annual employer contributions of $300 for employees and $600 for employees who are enrolled with their spouse and/or dependents
voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
infertility coverage are options available for employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars for certain qualifying expenses
very generous 401k matching contribution program
competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time
paid holidays
up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period
up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year
vacation time will accrue based on length of service
new full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year
new employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time
at least 15 paid holidays per year
option to get reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships
option to request a buy back on portions of unused accrued vacation based on tenure
Employee Education Assistance Program
reimbursement for qualified education expenses upon successful completion of the program
enterprise-wide LinkedIn Learning subscription
up to eight free therapy sessions for employees and their family members
well-being reward benefits.
eligible for service credit towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Learning Management SystemsDocebo LearnLearning Experience PlatformsLinkedIn LearningViva Learningadult learning principlesinstructional designlearning experience designe-learning authoring toolsskills gap analysis

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationpresentationfacilitationactive listeningindependenceleadershipstakeholder coordinationautonomydata-driven decision making