Defense Acquisition University
LEARNING DESIGNER (LEARNING SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION)
Defense Acquisition University, San Diego, California, us, 92147
Duties
The Learning Scientist designs, researches, and refines evidence-based training approaches, ensuring defense acquisition professionals benefit from state-of-the-art learning experiences that enhance national defense capabilities and readiness. Guides the integration of cognitive science and educational technology to optimize DAU curriculum.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
1. Design and Development: Develop and curate evidence-based learning solutions tailored for the Defense Acquisition Workforce. Apply evidence-based principles to create engaging and interactive learning experiences using various formats (e.g., e-learning modules, simulations, gamification, virtual reality).
2. Research and Innovation: Conduct research on learning methodologies, educational technologies, and best practices. Stay updated with advancements in learning science and adult education. Creating and publishing reviews, case studies, and other authoritative publications about the research or findings at DAU. Conducting real-life and lab-based observations on individual learning concepts or systems to provide insight into how to improve learning transfer via our training methods.
3. Collaboration and Implementation: Collaborate with learning asset managers, instructional designers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to design and implement learning strategies. Work with Production and Standards Teams to review and enhance existing learning assets.
4. Analysis and Optimization: Analyze learning outcomes and performance data to inform improvements. Use user feedback to iteratively enhance and optimize learning solutions.
5. Mentorship: Mentor learning professionals and foster a culture of continuous learning and development. Promote knowledge-sharing and professional growth within the team.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Faculty Duties:
Creates and/or delivers learning assets and content as needed, and coordinates with partner divisions that manage related curriculum, or that control DAU processes and tools.
Stays abreast of changes and trends in primary functional area, continuously researching, gaining and sharing knowledge in federal communities of practice.
Pursues and maintains digital and data analysis fluency that align with DAU and primary functional area best practices in public and private industry.
Maintains currency in, and actively uses university technology, digital and social media platforms.
Focus on the needs of the customer in a modern learning and business environment that is subject to continual change with respect to platforms, networks and delivery.
Serves as a thinking partner with stakeholders and customers, continuously improving product and service delivery to provide the right knowledge and service the point of need through synchronous and asynchronous methods.
Builds relationships and collaborates with peers and program management leaders from all organizations within the area of responsibility.
Elicits feedback to shape the policies, processes and procedures that produce a frictionless experience for the customers and stakeholders.
The Learning Scientist designs, researches, and refines evidence-based training approaches, ensuring defense acquisition professionals benefit from state-of-the-art learning experiences that enhance national defense capabilities and readiness. Guides the integration of cognitive science and educational technology to optimize DAU curriculum.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
1. Design and Development: Develop and curate evidence-based learning solutions tailored for the Defense Acquisition Workforce. Apply evidence-based principles to create engaging and interactive learning experiences using various formats (e.g., e-learning modules, simulations, gamification, virtual reality).
2. Research and Innovation: Conduct research on learning methodologies, educational technologies, and best practices. Stay updated with advancements in learning science and adult education. Creating and publishing reviews, case studies, and other authoritative publications about the research or findings at DAU. Conducting real-life and lab-based observations on individual learning concepts or systems to provide insight into how to improve learning transfer via our training methods.
3. Collaboration and Implementation: Collaborate with learning asset managers, instructional designers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to design and implement learning strategies. Work with Production and Standards Teams to review and enhance existing learning assets.
4. Analysis and Optimization: Analyze learning outcomes and performance data to inform improvements. Use user feedback to iteratively enhance and optimize learning solutions.
5. Mentorship: Mentor learning professionals and foster a culture of continuous learning and development. Promote knowledge-sharing and professional growth within the team.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Faculty Duties:
Creates and/or delivers learning assets and content as needed, and coordinates with partner divisions that manage related curriculum, or that control DAU processes and tools.
Stays abreast of changes and trends in primary functional area, continuously researching, gaining and sharing knowledge in federal communities of practice.
Pursues and maintains digital and data analysis fluency that align with DAU and primary functional area best practices in public and private industry.
Maintains currency in, and actively uses university technology, digital and social media platforms.
Focus on the needs of the customer in a modern learning and business environment that is subject to continual change with respect to platforms, networks and delivery.
Serves as a thinking partner with stakeholders and customers, continuously improving product and service delivery to provide the right knowledge and service the point of need through synchronous and asynchronous methods.
Builds relationships and collaborates with peers and program management leaders from all organizations within the area of responsibility.
Elicits feedback to shape the policies, processes and procedures that produce a frictionless experience for the customers and stakeholders.