Hiring: Sr. Director, Talent Development Company: Alliance Defending Freedom Location: Lansdowne, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:28:15 About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive experience in talent development, organizational learning, or a related discipline, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role. •At least 4 years in a senior leadership role. Required Skills: •Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year talent development strategy aligned with ADF's mission, values, and organizational objectives. •Serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President of Human Resources and the senior leadership team on workforce capability, learning culture, and organizational effectiveness. •Establish metrics, KPIs, and evaluation frameworks (e.g., Kirkpatrick Model) to measure the impact and ROI of all learning and development initiatives. •Stay current with emerging trends in adult learning, workforce development, and organizational psychology to ensure ADF's programs reflect best-in-class practice. •Curriculum Design & Adult Learning •Lead the end-to-end instructional design and development of training programs, applying evidence-based adult learning principles (ADDIE, SAM, or equivalent) across modalities. •Design engaging learning experiences that integrate ADF's theological and missional foundations with professional competency development, ensuring all curriculum content is reviewed, current, and aligned with organizational standards, legal requirements, and evolving role expectations. •Oversee creation of blended learning solutions including eLearning modules, instructor-led training, workshops, microlearning, job aids, and cohort-based programs. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, or a closely related field. •Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design methodology, and curriculum development. •Proven experience designing and leading leadership development programs and succession planning processes at the enterprise level. •Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from entry-level employees to C-suite executives. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex concepts into compelling learning experiences. •High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization. •Knowledge of AI tools and the ability to apply them appropriately to build and facilitate training and development initiatives. •Demonstrated capacity to travel occasionally to ADF sites and other locations. •Master’s degree in organizational development, Instructional Design, Leadership, or a related field. •Professional certifications such as ATD CPTD, SHRM-SCP, ICF coaching credential, or equivalent. Compensation: •$140,600 - $209,500 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!