The Competency Development Specialist (contractor) will support advancing the competency framework. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating competency-based assessments and development programs that align with organizational goals and promote individual growth. They will collaborate with stakeholders to analyze various jobs, help articulate competencies, create, and implement a competency framework and models that are relevant, meaningful, and organizationally aligned.

Essential Functions:

1. Effectively support in the creation and implementation of competency frameworks and assessments tailored to diverse shipboard job roles. These frameworks will establish clear benchmarks for skill and knowledge proficiency and performance expectations, ensuring alignment with expected behaviors for the respective role. This includes job analysis and task breakdowns, benchmarking across roles/industry, validating and articulating competencies.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of competency-based assessment and development tools, including role-based knowledge and skill assessments (PDR), and assessor job aids. Guide subject matter experts through working sessions enabling data collection that will guide the development of PDRs. Enable systems and processes to operationalize delivery, assessment and recording of PDRs.
3. Support the effectiveness of competency development programs; this involves gathering feedback and analyzing data to evaluate program success. Monitor fleetwide PDR implementation progress, evaluate for efficacy and efficiencies. Create relevant and appropriate reports and presentations, as required. Continually improve design and processes. 
4. Engage with stakeholders to understand departmental objectives, needs and operational challenges. Foster buy-in, collaboration, and support by effectively communicating the vision and rationale behind competency development efforts. Collaborate and communicate effectively with project lead across L&D COE, HR and other stakeholder groups to operationalize, pilot and implement PDRs.
5. Uses project management skills to plan, drive, communicate and implement initiatives. Supports and manages change of related programs through appropriate modes of communication; facilitates presentations, develops job aids and training to enable change. 

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required, MA preferred; in organizational psychology, organizational effectiveness, or human performance.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with competency framework development and talent management being a main function. 
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS), intermediate use of e-learning tools; Proficiency in Office 365 for Business with SharePoint is required. Expertise in competency development, competency modeling, assessment methods, and performance management systems.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience in competency development, talent management, or learning and development roles. Solid knowledge of competency modeling, assessment methods, and performance management systems. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data. Project management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proven track record in competency development, talent management, or learning and development roles, showcasing expertise in these areas. Deep understanding of competency modeling, assessment methodologies, and performance management systems. Strong analytical capabilities, adept at data interpretation, and skilled in making informed, data-driven decisions. Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels. Proficient in project management, with the capacity to oversee multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to work onsite in Miami.
• Comfortable working a long term, temporary assignment.

The hourly for this assignment is $38.45 paid every Friday.

Benefits: Dental, Vision, STD and/or LTD, Voluntary Life & AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Health Advocate EAP, and Health Equity Commuter Benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.