Overview The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $434 million dollar observatory project supported by the National Science Foundation, and dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales. A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation NEON, Inc. is responsible for the construction and operation of the Observatory. Summary: Reporting to the Chief of Human Resources, the Manager of Learning and Development will be responsible for the overall management and administration of learning plans and programs for the NEON Observatory. Responsible for training and plan design, development, implementation, metrics and administration of company training programs for employees at various levels throughout the organization. Location: Boulder, Colorado Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assess skill development needs and partner with NEON managers to establish learning, training and development priorities. Foster creative solution development with team members and stakeholders, embrace and recommend improvements to training development methodologies • Develop learning solutions and curriculum strategies for key skill areas; manage solutions to ensure they continuously meet the needs of NEON employees, managers and senior staff • Establish valid measurement strategies, monitor evaluation data and stakeholder feedback and develop improvement plans where needed based on these metrics. Develop, methodologies to review, assess, and evaluate training and learning efficacy • Build learning and development expertise within the organization including development of concepts, methods, and tools to advance learning strategies and processes • Develop a full range of custom performance solutions including highly interactive web-based training, instructor-led training, and both electronic and paper-based performance support tools. Develop methodologies and propose solutions to meet individual, departmental and organizational training needs • Learn both technical and business processes for assigned content and translate learners’ requirements for learning and systems adoption into the training design • In conjunction with senior management develop and perform prototyping and piloting phases, including UAT as required • Provide quality assurance through a peer review process • Develop and manage learning database and ensure training programs are compliant • Develop innovative and cost effective delivery strategies and methods • Assist senior staff to develop customized training plans and schedules to align individual employee development with departmental succession plans • Forecast, plan, manage and track budgets; develop work plans; and execute deliverables Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field Required Experience: • Minimum 7 years experience developing, analyzing, and measuring instructional training programs • Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and evaluation methodologies • Extensive experience in multi-faceted project management related to the entire lifecycle of learning solutions management to include needs assessment, gap analysis, content design, development, delivery, and evaluation for instructor-led, blended learning and e-learning solutions • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced highly dynamic environment. Must be flexible, and adapt to changing/emerging requirements and be willing to perform as a member of a highly cross-functional team • Excellent communication skills both oral and written Preferred Experience: • CPLP certification preferred • Experience facilitating learning to support best thinking and creative problem solving Skills and Abilities: • Adept and fluent with technology and proficient with MS Office • Ability to establish and implement curriculum strategies • Able to multi-task, and recognize priorities Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. Our employment package includes medical, dental, and 401K contribution.
APPLY: http://neoninc.org Upload Cover Letter, Resume and References - if asked to provide, as ONE document NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
