Learning and Development Specialist at FlexGen – Durham, North Carolina

About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Description:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist supports the execution and ongoing management of FlexGen’s enterprise-wide learning and development programs. This role partners with Technology, Operations, Safety, Commercial, Finance, Innovation, and Executive Leadership to help identify training needs, develop scalable learning solutions, and deliver consistent onboarding and training experiences across the organization. The L&D Specialist plays a key role in administering the learning management system (LMS), developing and maintaining training content, coordinating with subject matter experts and external vendors, and supporting the long-term evolution of FlexGen’s onboarding programs and FlexGen Academy.

Major Job Responsibilities:
Learning Program Development & Support

• Support the execution of FlexGen’s enterprise-wide L&D strategy aligned with business goals

• Develop and maintain foundational onboarding curriculum and role-specific training pathways

• Create, update, and manage standardized training materials, playbooks, job aids, and eLearning modules

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of competency models and skill frameworks across key business units

Cross-Functional Training Support

• Partner with Technology, Operations, Safety, Commercial, Finance, Innovation, and Executive Leadership to identify training needs and gaps

• Support the development and coordination of technical training programs (HybridOS, commissioning, operations, safety compliance, commercial processes, etc.)

• Coordinate with subject matter experts, external trainers, and vendors to deliver specialized training

Learning Operations & LMS Administration

• Administer and manage the LMS platform, including course setup, user access, and content organization

• Track training participation, completion rates, and effectiveness metrics

• Ensure training programs align with compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements

• Maintain a catalog of learning resources, course schedules, and certification pathways

Onboarding & Continuous Development

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of a structured onboarding experience for new hires

• Maintain and support the FlexGen Academy roadmap and learning offerings

• Assist with leadership development, manager training, and professional skills programs

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to track progress, adoption, and impact

• Collect feedback and support continuous improvement through surveys and after-action reviews

• Maintain version control, governance, and quality standards for all training materials

Position Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development, or related field
• Experience developing technical and operational training preferred
• Strong instructional design skills
• Experience with LMS platforms and authoring tools
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong communication, facilitation, and project management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, scaling organization

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.