Learning Designer; LXD & LMS Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Learning Experience Designer (LXD) & LMS Administrator with Security Clearance
Learning Experience Designer (LXD) & LMS Administrator

Purpose:

* Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Learning Experience Designer (LXD) & LMS Administrator in Virginia Beach, VA.
* In this role, you will design modern, effective learning experiences while serving as a key administrator of the organization's learning management system. You will help build scalable training solutions and professional development pathways that strengthen workforce readiness across corporate compliance and mission-focused programs.
* This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, resourceful, and tech-savvy, and who enjoys turning complex processes, SOPs, and SME knowledge into clear, engaging learning experiences across digital, instructor-led, and blended formats-while ensuring a well-organized, high-functioning LMS environment.
* You'll collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), program leaders, HR partners, and stakeholders to design training that improves performance, supports compliance, and drives measurable outcomes-while helping modernize how learning is delivered using practical tools and forward-thinking methods (including responsible use of AI).

Job Description:

Learning Design & Content Development
* Design and develop training solutions across multiple modalities (virtual, in-person, self-paced, blended).
* Create and update learning assets such as:
* eLearning modules
* Facilitator guides and participant materials
* SOPs, job aids, checklists, and performance support tools
* Convert traditional slide decks and documents into interactive, learner-centered experiences.
* Apply adult learning principles and proven instructional methods (ADDIE, SAM, backward design, etc.).
* Build training that is clear, usable, accessible, and easy to maintain.
* Apply UX and learner-centered design principles to improve engagement and usability. Career Pathways & Professional Development
* Partner with HR and business leaders to support structured professional development and career growth initiatives.
* Help design and maintain learning pathways that align to role readiness and workforce capability needs.
* Contribute learning expertise to succession planning and internal mobility efforts.
* Recommend practical approaches that connect training to employee development and long-term capability building. Needs Analysis & Measurement
* Partner with SMEs to identify performance gaps, learning needs, and target behaviors.
* Conduct needs assessments using interviews, surveys, and workflow observation.
* Define learning outcomes and align activities and assessments to those outcomes.
* Track effectiveness using available data (completion, assessment scores, feedback, operational metrics).
* Make data-driven recommendations to improve learning impact over time. LMS Administration & Learning Operations (Key Responsibility) Serve as a primary administrator for the LMS, including:
* Uploading, testing, and maintaining learning objects
* Managing course structures, enrollments, and learning assignments
* Running and validating LMS reports and dashboards
* Maintaining learning libraries, learning paths, and system organization
* Supporting audit readiness and contract reporting requirements
* Troubleshooting learner access and user experience issues
* Partnering with stakeholders to continuously improve LMS usability and structure Quality, Compliance & Accessibility
* Conduct QA reviews, usability checks, and user acceptance testing.
* Maintain version control and change documentation.
* Ensure training meets expectations for:
* Accessibility (508/WCAG best practices)
* Copyright compliance and proper sourcing
* Government documentation standards and contract requirements
* Build consistent templates and standards to scale content efficiently. Innovation
* Explore tools and methods that improve speed and quality without increasing cost.
* Evaluate emerging trends such as generative AI, microlearning, guided simulations, and video-first enablement.
* Recommend lightweight solutions that are secure, compliant, and realistic for government environments. Tools & Technology Tools and platforms may include:
* Paycor LMS (preferred) or similar enterprise LMS platforms
* Articulate 360 (Rise/Storyline), Captivate, or similar authoring tools
* Standard content and media tools (PowerPoint, Word, lightweight video/audio editing)
* Collaboration platforms (Teams/SharePoint or equivalents)

Qualifications:

* Must have a Bachelor's degree in related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
* Must have 3+ years in Learning Experience Design, Instructional Design, Training Development, or Curriculum Design.
* Must have hands-on LMS administration experience (course deployment, reporting, user management).
* Must have a strong ability to translate SME knowledge into structured, engaging learning.
* Must have experience with eLearning authoring tools.
* Must have strong writing skills and attention to detail.
* Must have the…