Requisition ID: R10184201

Category: Human Resources
Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America | Unknown City, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1

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 and Performance Consultant to join the Enterprise Critical Skills Development organization (ECSD).

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

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

Understanding the company’s current & future critical skills development needs
Defining, developing, and deploying strategic content and programs
Ensuring resources are accessible and relevant to all users.

In support of this mission, ESCD leverages program partnerships, instructional design expertise and critical skills development to executive enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The Learning & Development Specialist, reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, applies project management skills and instructional design expertise to deploy learning solutions 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
Apply instructional design theories and methods to create impactful learning materials
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, learning objectives, timelines
Coordinate project meetings, track progress, and identify/address risks
Prepare presentations and brief multiple stakeholder groups, including executives

Successful Team Members Will

Exercise creativity and independent thinking to envision and develop new learning solutions
Partner with subject matter experts to identify target audience, development needs, learning outcomes and delivery approach
Combine instructional 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, or related discipline, with at least 14 years of relevant experience (10 years with a Master’s and 2 years with Doctorate); 18 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience developing & teaching STEM curricula
Demonstrated experience assessing learning and development
Demonstrated experience in instructional design models and technology and leveraging learning theories
Demonstrated experience collaborating across organizational boundaries and influencing stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

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 Captivate/Articulate Storyline)Experience with Learning Management System

Salary Range: $128,500 - $192,700
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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