Moodle LMS Specialist (Ref: 18203)

Position: Moodle LMS Specialist (Ref: 18203) Location: Boise, ID USA, 83720 Salary: DOE Duration: 1 Years 3 Months 7 Days - Contract Openings: 1 Deadline: 03/26/2026 Description: ***Local Candidates ***Hybrid-onsite as needed We are seeking a Moodle LMS Specialist to configure and deploy a new training platform, set up learning paths, ILT features, reporting, notifications, and support admin training and technical rollout. The candidate must have hands-on implementation engineering experience to configure and launch a Moodle based Learning Management System and learner dashboard. The role will translate our Scope of Work and Functional Requirements into a production ready solution, working closely with IT, the Training Team (admins), and business stakeholders. The environment will be managed Docker/Kubernetes, with strict requirements for security (MFA, TLS), accessibility (ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA), non-functional performance, and operational runbooks. Key Responsibilities • Moodle Configuration & Theming • Configure Moodle LTS core and required plugins to support SCORM 1.2 Captivate modules and MP4 video delivery. • Implement learner dashboard UX (cards/tiles, circular progress indicators, resume/recommended learning, branding), responsive for desktop/tablet/mobile. • Learning Structure & Logic • Set up Tiers Development Pathways Trainings Badges and tier gating (Tier 2/3 unlock after Tier 1 completion). • Auto assign Pre Licensing/Tier 1 to new users; provide open catalog fallback if needed. • ILT (Instructor Led Training) Features • Configure optional online registration, waitlists, capacity limits, session calendars, and region/virtual filters. • Enable roster upload and completion recording; (attendance tools preferred, manual acceptable). • Notifications & Communications • Implement email + in app alerts for assignment, reminder, overdue (7 day cadence), completion, approval/denial. • Reporting & Transcripts • Deliver reports per user, course, date range, development pathway, and a list of all who completed the Pre Licensing/Tier 1 suite. • Configure branded transcripts; enable external certificate uploads; surface attempt counts to admins. • Versioning & Retirement • Enforce completions by course version; archive retired courses (hidden from learners); retain certificate access. • Security, Accessibility, and Compliance • Enforce username/password auth with MFA for admins/state employees; ensure HTTPS/TLS, password policy, session timeouts, and immutable audit logs. • Guide course/content owners on captions, transcripts, ALT text, keyboard navigation; support ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA conformance and testing. • Hosting & Operations (State Managed Docker/Kubernetes) • Collaborate with IT ops to deploy Moodle in Docker/K8s; document backups (daily + incremental), DR (RPO 24h / RTO 8h), monitoring/logging, patching cadence, and promotion across DEV/TEST/UAT/PROD. • Size for bulk assignment up to 6,000 users; meet performance targets (e.g., page render 2s P95, catalog/search 3s P95). • Admin Enablement & Knowledge Transfer • Train Training Team admins ( 10) on content management, enrollment, ILT sessions, reporting, transcripts, and operational procedures. • Provide clear runbooks and admin documentation; support UAT and go live cutover. Experience: • Moodle administration/configuration experience (production deployments), including SCORM 1.2 and video delivery. • Proven implementation of learning paths / pathways, badges, tier gating, and role based permissions. • Hands on with notifications (email/in app), reporting, transcripts, and certificates in Moodle. • Strong security fundamentals: MFA, TLS/HTTPS, password policy, session management, and audit logging. • Practical knowledge of accessibility (ADA Title II context; WCAG 2.1 AA) and content remediation best practices (captions, transcripts, ALT text, keyboard navigation). • Experience working in Docker/Kubernetes environments; collaboration with IT ops for backups, DR, monitoring, patching, and environmental promotion. • Ability to write clear technical documentation/runbooks and conduct admin training. • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills (IT + business + Training Team). • PHP/MariaDB/Postgres familiarity for Moodle stack; Linux administration basics. • Experience configuring ILT features (registration, waitlists, capacity, calendar, region/virtual) and roster/attendance workflows. • Experience delivering solutions in public sector or regulated environments. • Exposure to performance tuning for low bandwidth users and responsive UX on mobile/tablet. • Familiarity with REST/webhooks to prepare for future portal integration (out of scope for Phase 1). Required / Desired Skills • Moodle LMS Configuration & Administration (SCORM 1.2, Learning Paths, Roles/Permissions) Required - 3 Years • LMS Course Delivery & Reporting (SCORM packages, ILT setup, transcripts, certificates) Required - 3 Years • Notifications & Workflow Configuration (email + in-app alerts, reminder/overdue logic) Required - 2 Years • Security & Compliance (MFA setup, TLS/HTTPS, audit logging, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility) Required - 2 Years • Docker/Kubernetes Collaboration for Application Deployment (state-managed hosting integration) Required - 1 Years • Postgres or SQL Server Database Experience (queries, schema understanding, backup mgmt understanding, performance basics) Required - 2 Years