Learning & Development Specialist
US-MA-Boston
Category Learning & Development
Overview
Analysis Group is one of the largest international economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.
The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of onboarding and early-career development programs at Analysis Group. This role is primarily focused on new hire onboarding for consulting staff—including Analysts, Associates, and Interns—and plays a critical role in ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience from day one through early tenure.
The L&D Specialist manages the execution of onboarding programs, contributes to the development and refinement of onboarding content and processes, and partners closely with colleagues across Human Resources and other internal teams. In addition to onboarding, the Specialist may support other learning programs aligned with foundational skill development and firmwide initiatives.
This role requires a flexible, detail-oriented team player who exercises sound judgment and operates comfortably with a high degree of autonomy within established guidelines and project objectives.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Program Operations:
- Serve as a primary operational owner for new hire onboarding for consulting staff, with end-to-end responsibility for planning, execution, coordination, and continuous improvement across assigned populations and cohorts.
- Lead or support multiple onboarding and early-career programs simultaneously (e.g., AG Orientation, technical training, forums) from planning through delivery and follow-up, with limited oversight for standard workflows.
- Project Management:
- Own onboarding and early-career program workstreams, including developing timelines, tracking milestones, and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
- Independently manage program logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials preparation, room and AV setup, and day-of execution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
- Coordinate closely with cross-functional partners (Recruiting, HR Operations, IT, Events, Travel) to ensure smooth execution of first-day and onboarding logistics for both new hire and intern populations.
- Draft clear, well-calibrated communications and serve as a reliable point of contact for onboarding-related inquiries, collaborating closely with L&D colleagues and internal stakeholders.
- Content Development & Evaluation:
- Collaborate with consulting staff and L&D team members to develop and refine foundational training materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, and participant resources.
- Develop and administer program evaluations and surveys; analyze and synthesize feedback and participation data to inform continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2–4 years of experience in Learning & Development, HR, program coordination, project management, or related roles, or equivalent experience in a professional services environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
- Proven organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently within established guidelines.
- An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships across functions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools.
- Experience supporting onboarding, training, or development programs is a plus.
- An inclusive and growth-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work across differences.
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and learning technologies is a plus.
- Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.
Analysis Group embraces equal opportunity. We are committed to building teams that bring a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as we believe that a strong and inclusive workforce directly supports our goal of providing the highest-quality work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Analysis Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000–$100,000. Compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including work experience, education, and skill level. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus that is determined in large part by individual performance. To learn more about our benefit offerings, click
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