Principal Learning & Development Specialist

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Northrop Grumman (NG) Human Resources organization is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to join the Enterprise Technical Talent Development organization (TD).

This position will be primarily located in Falls Church, VA, however, we will consider virtual telecommuters, or candidates working at any other major NG location.

TD delivers development resources to the global NGC workforce through 3 primary activities:

• Understanding the company's current & future development needs
• Defining, developing, and deploying strategic content and programs
• Ensuring resources are accessible and relevant to all users. In support of this mission, TD provides thought leadership, strategic design, and enterprise execution of talent development solutions.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Skills

The Learning & Development Specialist, reporting to the Programs & Partnerships Manager, applies project management skills and an instructional design lens to deploy learning solutions/experiences to address our most critical business and workforce development needs. As the Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist, you will:

• Design and implement upskilling solutions that apply adult learning principles and industry best practices
• Consult/advise on multiple L&D projects, providing thought leadership and instructional design expertise
• Develop and deliver innovative and engaging virtual and/or in-person training and development offerings, emphasizing experiential and simulation-based learning
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts on the planning, development, implementation, and sustainment of talent development solutions
• Conduct subject matter expert interviews to collect information on high-priority skills and business outcomes
• Evaluate the impact of L&D solutions
• Manage L&D projects from start to finish, including establishing goals & timelines, coordinating project meetings, tracking progress, and identifying/addressing risks
• Prepare presentations and brief multiple stakeholder groups, including executives
  
  

Successful Team Members Will

• Exercise creativity and independent thinking to envision and develop new solutions
• Combine design skills with an intense focus on execution to deliver high quality products on time
• Take initiative in advancing individual projects and the larger team's goals
• Navigate ambiguous situations and adapt to shifting priorities, proactively providing thought leadership
• Possess strong organizational and project management skills
• Possess exceptional verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels
• Possess exceptional relationship-building skills, with an ability to manage the demands of multiple stakeholders
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education with at least 6 years of relevant experience (4 years with a Master's and 2 years with Doctorate); 10 years of relevant instructional design experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience developing & teaching STEM curricula
• Demonstrated experience assessing student learning/development
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across organizational boundaries and influencing stakeholders
• Worked in/around the technical & functional domains we support (e.g., Systems Engineering, Software, Manufacturing, Program Management, Business Development)
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Storyline/Captivate)
  
  

Salary Range: $80,600 - $121,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.