Training Specialist/Instructional Designer

Training Specialist/Instructional Designer

Pay: $39.39/hour W2

Duration: 16 months

Location: Irwindale, CA (onsite)

Seeking a Training Specialist to design and develop training.

You will:

• Perform needs assessments and job/task analyses, including conducting focus groups and working with subject matter experts, to analyze training needs and business requirements.
• Research, design, and develop training scope, timeline, and deliverables (e.g., PPTs, job aids, user guides, quick reference guides, e-learning, and virtual and instructor-led training courses) and consult with clients to determine appropriate training solution
• Interpret and translate complex technical project information (e.g., functional specifications, test scripts, vendor documentation) into training material for technical and non-technical audiences
• Manage client expectations, make recommendations, and communicate project status updates
• Conduct SME focus groups/meetings to gather information for development
• Present/facilitate train-the-trainer sessions
• Manage multiple projects, including scope, milestones, schedules, deliverables, and resources, in support of training goals and objectives
• Problem solves, troubleshoots, and mitigate issues related to training roadblocks

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ experience designing and developing systems and/or technical course materials
• Systems training experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both technical and non-technical material in a readily understandable manner.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SnagIt, and at least one eLearning software such as Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities to identify and frame issues, synthesize information, and translate information into training requirements and content. Attention to detail, including the ability to analyze information from various sources.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including being adept at facilitating training (e.g., train the trainer)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in developing training for SAP or Salesforce software implementation.