Learning & Development Specialist

$82,900 - $136,800/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Falls Church, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Falls Church, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Learning & Development Specialist at Northrop Grumman will play a crucial role in the Enterprise Critical Skills Development organization, focusing on designing and implementing learning solutions that address critical business and workforce development needs. This position involves applying project management and instructional design expertise to create impactful training programs and resources for the global workforce.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, or related discipline, 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 learning and development
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design models and technology and leveraging learning theories
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across organizational boundaries and influencing stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business