Hybrid Learning & Leadership Development Specialist

Salary: $74,222.61 - $ Annually

Location: Leesburg, VA

Job Type: FT Salary W BN

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 27-00678

Department: Human Resources

Opening Date: 07/07/2026

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 126

We are seeking two experienced Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) Specialists to provide innovative learning programs, enhance workforce knowledge, and support leadership development across the County. This role supports professional development for employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders.

• Facilitate and develop programs to meet the overall learning and development needs of the County workforce.
• Lead and manage cross‑functional teams on a variety of projects.
• Develop and deliver learning initiatives for supervisors, managers, and senior leaders.
• Lead the design of a new hire experience, including orientation and onboarding.
• Analyze learning and organizational development issues, conduct training needs assessments, and provide practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with inter‑departmental teams to build mechanisms for effective group cohesion, problem solving, and decision making.
• Assist with departmental training and organizational development needs by providing guidance, frameworks, and facilitation support.
• Provide guidance in talent management, including succession planning and career development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Expert knowledge in Learning and Organizational Development and experience developing and facilitating instructor‑led classes.
• Preferred certifications: CPLP, PHR/SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP, or similar.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Experience with instructional design tools such as Canva, Articulate, and/or iSpring Suite is preferred.

The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of adult learning best practices, strong facilitation skills in person and virtually, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to deliver effective communications countywide.

Required to work beyond the normal workweek. Some travel may be required. Successful candidate will undergo criminal background, driving, credit, and professional reference checks.

Loudoun County Government is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non‑merit factors.

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources at 703‑777‑0213.

Employees hired into regular full‑time or part‑time positions are eligible for the County employee benefit programs. Temporary employees’ benefit eligibility is based on assignment duration and number of scheduled hours.