McChrystal Group

McChrystal Academy

LearningDesigner

$95–135k ~AI est. Alexandria, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Learning Designer at McChrystal Group. Skills: Learning design, Adult learning theory, Behavioral science, AI-enabled learning. Conduct needs analyses. Diagnose client challenges”

What You'll Achieve.

Generate measurable impact; Drive measurable behavior change; Drive capability development; Drive organizational performance; Enhance learner engagement; Enhance capability development; Enhance business outcomes

Industry & Context.

McChrystal Academy
Problems you'll solve

Diagnose client challenges; Analyze learner data; Synthesize learner data; Troubleshoot

Eligibility Requirements

Travel up to 30–40%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree or Doctorate, 3–5 years professional experience, Instructional design experience, Ownership of full design-to-delivery workstreams, ADDIE, SAM, or comparable frameworks, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Solid analytical ability, Solid research ability, Working knowledge of AI tools, Critical judgment for AI outputs, Ability to manage multiple workstreams, Ability to prioritize effectively, Ability to communicate progress clearly, Ability to work independently, Ability to exercise sound design judgment, Ability to drive workstreams to completion, Ability to build credibility with clients, Ability to build credibility with senior leaders, Ability to evaluate emerging learning technologies, Ability to translate innovation into solutions, Ability to enhance learner engagement, Ability to enhance capability development, Ability to enhance business outcomes, Ability and desire to travel 30–40%

Nice to Have

Familiarity with video/multimedia production tools, Familiarity with digital learning platforms

What You'll Do.

Conduct needs analyses

Diagnose client challenges

Translate challenges into objectives

Design end-to-end learning solutions

Develop learning solutions

Develop measurement strategies

Evaluate learner engagement

Evaluate behavior change

Evaluate capability development

Evaluate business impact

Leverage qualitative data

Leverage quantitative data

Continuously improve learning effectiveness

Select Academy products

Tailor Academy products

Iterate on Academy products

Develop learning assets

Develop facilitator guides

Develop participant workbooks

Develop digital content

Partner with internal teams

Align learning design decisions

Ensure learning outcomes tie to change

Lead execution of learning events

Coordinate cross-functional inputs

Review existing materials

Refine existing materials

Leverage emerging technologies

Personalize learning experiences

Support learner practice

Support learner reflection

Generate insights from learner data

Enhance learning effectiveness

Apply critical judgment

Serve as subject matter expert

Contribute to proposal development

Maintain client relationships

Deepen client relationships

Proactively identify learning needs

Proactively identify learning opportunities

Contribute to thought leadership

Contribute to white papers

Contribute to frameworks

Stay current on research

Stay current on models

Stay current on innovations

Translate emerging trends into solutions

Translate emerging trends into offerings

Identify opportunities to expand offerings

Identify opportunities to improve offerings

Coach junior team members

Mentor junior team members

Contribute actively to team meetings

Contribute to process improvements

Contribute to knowledge sharing

Pursue continuous skill development

Build proficiency with AI tools

Build proficiency with emerging technologies

Model McChrystal Group values

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional inputs; Internal teams; Junior team members; Team meetings

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Learning narratives; Client-facing narrative; Sales conversations

Process & Methodology

Workstreams

Full Job Description

## Description The McChrystal Group Academy team is a cross-disciplinary, research-driven team with a single mission - unleashing the full potential of the individuals and teams at the heart of our partner organizations. The Academy designs and delivers multidimensional, bespoke learning experiences that generate measurable, lasting impact.  The Learning Designer owns end-to-end learning workstreams, translating client challenges and organizational goals into high-impact learning and performance solutions grounded in adult learning theory, behavioral science, and evidence-based design. This role designs experiences that drive measurable behavior change, capability development, and organizational performance through a blend of facilitated, digital, experiential, and workflow-integrated learning approaches.  Beyond core design work, the Learning Designer at McChrystal Group is defined by intellectual curiosity, a drive to lead the industry in learning innovation, and a commitment to AI-informed practice - leveraging emerging tools to accelerate design quality while maintaining the judgment and craft that no tool can replace.  ## Learning Design & Delivery Conduct thorough needs analyses to diagnose client challenges and translate them into clear learning objectives, performance outcomes, and program architecture. Design and develop end-to-end learning solutions across modalities—including in-person workshops, virtual instructor-led training, self-paced digital learning, cohort-based experiences, performance support resources, simulations, and emerging AI-enabled learning environments. Develop measurement strategies that evaluate learner engagement, behavior change, capability development, and business impact, leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to continuously improve learning effectiveness. Select, tailor, and iterate on existing McChrystal Group Academy products and frameworks to meet client-specific challenges and audience needs. Develop high-quality learn

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