Learning Research Analyst at Obsidian Solutions Group LLC – Twentynine Palms, California

Are you interested in working with some of the world’s brightest minds on a mission of national importance? Come join Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG).

The Learning Research Analyst will provide full-time support to emergency preparedness and response activities. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical personnel both internal and external to the organization. The Learning Research Analyst will help develop, execute, and evaluate programmatic and organizational training and education plans. This SME will work to assist the Academics team to formulate, coordinate, execute, and evaluate the program curriculum as well as the faculty development programs. The Learning Research Analyst engages in data collecting and assessment using needs assessments, applicable measurement techniques, approved goals and objectives with quantitative and qualitative indicators. Information from programmed assessments is used to support planning and decision making across the organization.

Specific Responsibilities

• Creates and compiles applicable student and employee surveys, needs assessments, and satisfaction surveys for all applicable development programs.
• Conducts regular evaluation of the measurement techniques and processes to ensure conformity in captured data and applicability to stated goals and objectives.
• Assists course management and faculty development experts in specific data collection based on short term goal or adjustments in programs.
• Consults with instructional staff to confirm program and system objectives, operational procedures, and system/program constraints as related to analysis.
• Remains current on assessment methodologies, technology enhancements, and improved evaluation criteria.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and skills in analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies, analyze findings, determine impact, provide advice, and make recommendations on training.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 3 years of related work experience.
• Work experience designing performance evaluation systems; and/or strategic planning, organizing, and tracking and analyzing student and faculty professional development activities.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Garrison work environment including but not limited to:
• Occasional field environments
• Occasional extended working hours will be required
• Schedule: M-F 0700 to 1700

Travel

• Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.
• Up to 10-15%

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.