Principal Learning & Development Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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 Principal Learning & Development Specialist, reporting to the Mission Assurance Manager Training and Development Lead, applies instructional design expertise to design, develop and deploy learning solutions to address our most critical workforce development needs across the Aeronautics Systems (AS) Sector.   Location: Any NG Worksite within the Aeronautics Systems (AS) Sector., travel up to <25%  As the Principal Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist, you will:  Developing measurable learning objectives using Bloom’s taxonomy and design instruction that manages cognitive load and incorporates learning frameworks  Applying instructional design theories and learning methodologies to create impactful learning materials  Consulting on multiple L&D projects, providing thought leadership and instructional design expertise  Developing and delivering innovative and engaging virtual and/or in-person training and development offerings, emphasizing experiential and simulation-based learning  Collaborating with subject matter experts on the planning, development, implementation, and sustainment of talent development solutions  Conducting subject matter expert interviews to collect information on high-priority skills and business outcomes  Managing L&D projects through the full ADDIE lifecycle, including establishing goals, learning objectives and timelines  Prepare presentations and brief stakeholders at multiple levels across the organization  Designing and implement upskilling solutions that apply adult learning principles and industry best practices  Training and development of employees within the Mission Assurance organization  Designing and developing training and development programs and materials that address the identified needs.  Creating both in-person and online training sessions, workshops, seminars, and e-learning modules.  Developing evaluation tools such as surveys, tests, and feedback forms to assess the effectiveness of training programs  Analyzing feedback and performance data to measure the impact of training on employee performance and organizational goals    Basic Qualifications   5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.  Relevant experience could be in Quality Assurance, IT Training, or Private/Public Education.  Must be willing to work any shift to include Days, Nights and weekends Demonstrated experience developing and deploying training or technical development programs in a corporate, military, or defense setting  Experience developing, implementing, or managing training management systems  Ability to Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access based on business needs Executive level presentation experience and proven proficiency  Demonstrated experience assessing learning and development needs  Demonstrated experience facilitating in-person and/or virtual training  Demonstrated experience creating training materials to support learning needs across an