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Humana’s Center of Excellence Curriculum Team is seeking a Senior Learning Design Professional who is experienced in adult learning to support the Provider Contact Center. As the Senior Learning Design Professional, you will use instructional design, cognitive psychology, and adult learning theory to determine the appropriate learning solution for a new process or system, or to address a knowledge or performance gap.
Key Role Functions
- Design and develop learning solutions for both new hires and existing associates to support role-based organizational needs
- Conduct needs analysis and use findings to develop learning solutions targeted to meet specific audience needs
- Use a disciplined instructional design approach to create meaningful, memorable learning experiences
- Write effective learning objectives and performance assessments to measure training effectiveness - including evaluating learners' satisfaction levels, proficiency, and performance improvement
- Select appropriate learning activities and methods to achieve objectives, and build those activities into a meaningful sequence
- Select appropriate media for delivery (instructor-led training, E-learning, virtual, blended learning, etc.) to ensure learning needs are effectively and efficiently met
- Develop storyboards, instructor-led content, and eLearning
- Create high-quality solutions that are creative, engaging, instructionally sound, complete, and accurately convey learning concepts
- Identify and validate content to be used in learning materials based on input from Operational business partners, such as subject matter experts or key performers
- Collaborate with other departments, project managers, peers, etc.
- Evaluate the success of learning solutions in terms of learning outcomes in collaboration with Operational metrics, performance change, and business impact; identify trends and patterns in data
- Prepare facilitator support materials (i.e. PowerPoint slides, leader/facilitator guides, learning activities, evaluation tools, etc.) and collaborate with others to ensure effective delivery and engaging learning experiences
- Provide instruction and guidance to Facilitators, including facilitating Train the Trainer sessions when needed
- Maintain curriculum content and agendas to ensure they remain current, valid, and relevant to the audience
- Establish learning development timelines, milestones, and regularly communicate progress
- Respond timely and accurately to curriculum/content feedback
- Adhere to design standards and meet quality standards and deadlines
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of learning design experience with adult learners
- 3+ years of experience developing curriculum content, eLearning programs, and virtual learning solutions
- 2+ years of working experience and technical skills in Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise)
- Progressive business experience with a focus on eLearning strategies and adult learning theories
- Excellent writing, grammatical, and verbal communication skills
- Strong emotional intelligence and organizational skills with the ability to be flexible in a very fluid and fast-paced environment with changing processes and multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and/or similar tools to include PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time business hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Learning and Performance, Education, Communications, Performance Consulting, Industrial/Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a consumer-facing role
- Experience in Medicaid/Medicare/Provider business lines, contact center, or healthcare and/or insurance setting strongly preferred
- Experience with contact center learning and development for Fortune top 100 organization
- Project management experience and/or PMP certification
- Facilitation experience
- Proficiency designing virtual instructor-led training
- Experience developing and managing courses in an LMS (Learning Management System)
- Prior experience with measuring learning solutions and tying to performance
Additional Information
This role is 100% remote and anyone selected for offer will be required to operate on Eastern Standard Time business hours.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$71,100 - $97,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 11-04-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Humana’s Center of Excellence Curriculum Team is seeking a Senior Learning Design Professional who is experienced in adult learning to support the Provider Contact Center. As the Senior Learning Design Professional, you will use instructional design, cognitive psychology, and adult learning theory to determine the appropriate learning solution for a new process or system, or to address a knowledge or performance gap.
Key Role Functions
- Design and develop learning solutions for both new hires and existing associates to support role-based organizational needs
- Conduct needs analysis and use findings to develop learning solutions targeted to meet specific audience needs
- Use a disciplined instructional design approach to create meaningful, memorable learning experiences
- Write effective learning objectives and performance assessments to measure training effectiveness - including evaluating learners' satisfaction levels, proficiency, and performance improvement
- Select appropriate learning activities and methods to achieve objectives, and build those activities into a meaningful sequence
- Select appropriate media for delivery (instructor-led training, E-learning, virtual, blended learning, etc.) to ensure learning needs are effectively and efficiently met
- Develop storyboards, instructor-led content, and eLearning
- Create high-quality solutions that are creative, engaging, instructionally sound, complete, and accurately convey learning concepts
- Identify and validate content to be used in learning materials based on input from Operational business partners, such as subject matter experts or key performers
- Collaborate with other departments, project managers, peers, etc.
- Evaluate the success of learning solutions in terms of learning outcomes in collaboration with Operational metrics, performance change, and business impact; identify trends and patterns in data
- Prepare facilitator support materials (i.e. PowerPoint slides, leader/facilitator guides, learning activities, evaluation tools, etc.) and collaborate with others to ensure effective delivery and engaging learning experiences
- Provide instruction and guidance to Facilitators, including facilitating Train the Trainer sessions when needed
- Maintain curriculum content and agendas to ensure they remain current, valid, and relevant to the audience
- Establish learning development timelines, milestones, and regularly communicate progress
- Respond timely and accurately to curriculum/content feedback
- Adhere to design standards and meet quality standards and deadlines
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of learning design experience with adult learners
- 3+ years of experience developing curriculum content, eLearning programs, and virtual learning solutions
- 2+ years of working experience and technical skills in Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise)
- Progressive business experience with a focus on eLearning strategies and adult learning theories
- Excellent writing, grammatical, and verbal communication skills
- Strong emotional intelligence and organizational skills with the ability to be flexible in a very fluid and fast-paced environment with changing processes and multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and/or similar tools to include PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time business hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Learning and Performance, Education, Communications, Performance Consulting, Industrial/Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a consumer-facing role
- Experience in Medicaid/Medicare/Provider business lines, contact center, or healthcare and/or insurance setting strongly preferred
- Experience with contact center learning and development for Fortune top 100 organization
- Project management experience and/or PMP certification
- Facilitation experience
- Proficiency designing virtual instructor-led training
- Experience developing and managing courses in an LMS (Learning Management System)
- Prior experience with measuring learning solutions and tying to performance
Additional Information
This role is 100% remote and anyone selected for offer will be required to operate on Eastern Standard Time business hours.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$71,100 - $97,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 11-04-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with instructional design, education, or curriculum development, not just any bachelor's degree. Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Professional Learning Specialist to confirm which fields USCIS recognizes as directly related before applying.
Target employers with established LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Professional Learning Specialist roles by employers who have active LCA filings for this occupation. Districts and edtech companies with prior filings have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage certification process, which reduces your sponsorship risk.
Distinguish edtech employers from K-12 districts early
Public school districts are government entities and cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Corporate edtech employers are cap-subject. Identifying which type you're targeting changes your filing timeline by as much as a full fiscal year.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location before you reach the offer stage. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage level, and knowing the floor prevents late-stage offer complications.
Prepare a portfolio that documents specialty occupation standing
USCIS scrutinizes Professional Learning Specialist petitions because the degree-to-role connection isn't always obvious to adjudicators. Assemble course syllabi you've designed, credentialing artifacts, and any instructional systems design certifications to support the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 package.
Start the LCA process well before your intended start date
Your employer must post the LCA at your physical worksite for ten business days and then wait for DOL certification before filing your I-129. Build at least six to eight weeks into your timeline before the date you need to start.
H-1B Visa Professional Learning Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professional Learning Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or educational technology. The employer must document in the I-129 petition why a specific degree is the minimum normal requirement for the role. Generic education or training coordinator titles with loosely defined duties are more likely to face a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Professional Learning Specialist positions?
Corporate learning and development teams, edtech product companies, nonprofit education organizations, and higher education institutions are the most active sponsors. Public K-12 school districts are cap-exempt government entities, which means petitions filed through them skip the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Use Migrate Mate to browse Professional Learning Specialist openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a corporate employer to a public school district?
You can transfer your H-1B to the district through an H-1B portability filing, but the cap-exempt status of the new employer means you don't need to re-enter the lottery. Your employer files a new I-129 petition with USCIS, and you can start work once that petition is received, not just approved, provided you've maintained valid H-1B status throughout the transition.
Can I work remotely as a Professional Learning Specialist on an H-1B visa?
Remote work is permitted, but your employer must file an amended LCA listing every worksite where you spend a meaningful portion of your time, including your home address if you work from home regularly. Each new worksite must meet DOL prevailing-wage requirements for that location, which may differ from the original certified wage. Failing to update the LCA for remote locations is a common compliance violation.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Professional Learning Specialist roles?
The DOL assigns this occupation a Standard Occupational Classification code, and your employer must certify through the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for that code in your work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive a formal offer. Wages in higher cost-of-living markets are typically certified at higher thresholds than rural or lower-cost regions.