eLearning Developer

Temporary Job Request Number: CWP - 1486 - eLearning Developer

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title eLearning Developer
NYPA Business Unit Utility Operations
Experience Level 2 (5-10 years)
Work Location Albany
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Staff Augmentation
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 08/10/2026
Due Date 08/25/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as employee of Service Provider. Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 2-3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time. NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days. If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked. Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required by all candidates during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

Your email submissions must contain:

• The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
• Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
• Visa work authorization, if applicable
• For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
• NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
• For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

This role will support full-time NYPA staff by addressing capacity needs related to the design and development of eLearning training requested by various business units. It will also assist in converting existing LMS courses into formats compatible with the new Workday LMS being implemented at NYPA.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Develop training materials using NYPA approved software tools (Articulate, Adobe, Vyond, Camtasia, WellSaid Labs, Kahoot, Microsoft, etc.)
• Develop training materials including the following capabilities:
  • Design user interfaces for iPhone, iPad, Desktop, PowerPoint Presentations
  • Ability to write audio scripts to support technical topics
  • Implement animation ideas utilizing various techniques
  • Ability to develop relevant scenarios alongside content owners' knowledge
  • Ability to research details to flush out technical topics
  • Ability to identify, locate or generate NYPA-specific visuals from provided sources
• Design training courses utilizing input provided by NYPA content owners and subject matter experts.
• Work with NYPA personnel to develop new interactions in existing courses including video solutions, LMS eLearning courses and Power Point training solutions.

Skills

• Advanced user of Articulate Studio and Rise and/or Storyline products to develop online training (at least 5 years).
• Advanced user of PowerPoint with strong storytelling techniques, creative scenario-based learning ideas and an engaging visual/animation developer.
• Working knowledge of Project Management skills needed for interaction with clients during design and development process.
• Ability to work on projects as a solo team member and meet quality/timing requirements.
• Ability to develop learning objectives and extract key knowledge transfer goals.
• Ability to develop scenarios to support course goals based on provided content.
• Ability to develop an audio script based on provided source documents along with the content owner's feedback.
• Ability to convert provided source documents into training solutions including highly technical and complex topics.
• Ability to develop both engaging PowerPoint presentations and corresponding LMS modules with an understanding on how to support each format and presentation requirements.
• Ability to publish SCORM 1.2, xAPI, and AICC compliant courseware and MP4 videos.
• Ability to create or modify existing graphic elements.
• Ability to create new or modify existing interactions.
• Ability to create and edit video content inside PowerPoint, Camtasia, Vyond and Premiere.
• Ability to prioritize time and project deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Ability to provide concise project update reports on work in progress.
• Ability to organize module elements and manage the collecting, labeling, and storing for future updates.

Education & Certifications

At least 5 years' experience in online training development using Articulate products is mandatory. Bachelor's degree in learning related field or significant relevant experience is required. Degree in Organizational Learning/Training and Development is preferred. Portfolio of eLearning solutions including animations and storytelling techniques is required. (NOTE: NYPA cannot access Google Drives)