Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization: DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting; continuous if date is blank.

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: $61,350.00/year / $29.49/hour

We are looking for an experienced and engaging Senior Learning & Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning programs that support organizational goals and employee growth. This role requires strong expertise in facilitation, performance consulting, e‑learning development, and the ability to work cross‑functionally to identify learning needs and scalable solutions.

• Design and implement training programs using adult learning methodologies.
• Facilitate engaging in‑person and virtual learning sessions and provide ongoing updates to training methods and curriculum.
• Develop content for instructor‑led training (ILT), virtual instructor‑led (VILT), e‑learning, microlearning, and blended learning programs.
• Create job aids, learning guides, assessments, and performance support tools.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, storyboards, design templates and style guides.
• Oversee and develop supervisory courses to be implemented throughout the agency and track annual supervisory training requirements.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to identify skill gaps and recommend learning solutions.
• Collect data to support learning initiatives and staff training requirements.
• Perform needs assessments agency‑wide for new training idea implementation.
• Maintain and create relationships with facility training liaisons and facility staff.
• Administer Learning Management System including content structure, naming conventions, and maintain deep knowledge of how it interfaces with authoring tools.
• Align learning strategies with organizational goals, talent development initiatives, and competency framework.
• Gather learner feedback and performance data to improve content, delivery methods, and outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing training programs or e‑learning courses.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of leadership development, coaching, or succession planning frameworks.
• Proficiency with course authoring tools, Articulate 360 Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Knowledge of SCORM and course accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of adult learning methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses.
• Or a master’s degree in adult education or human resource development plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses.

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position.

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.