Principal Learning & Development Specialist

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. Key Responsibilities 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 organization Demonstrated experience in instructional design models, technology and leveraging learning theories Preferred Qualifications Worked in/around the technical & functional domains we support (e.g., Quality Management Systems) Active DoD Security Clearance Experience working in an Agile work environment Experience with eLearning authoring tools (Adobe Captivate), SharePoint, and other Adobe products Experience facilitating in-person training Experience with mission assurance or quality management Experience with data visualization tools Experience performing LMS administration tasks, including user provisioning, role assignments, enrollment automation, reporting, and analytics dashboards Primary Level Salary Range: $70,100.00 - $128,400.00

Created: 2026-03-05