SDS Principal/Sr. Principal Instructional Systems Designer- 15532
Full Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Instructional Systems Designer to be located in Roy, UT to support the SDS Division.
What You'll Get to Do:
This individual will be responsible for working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop new learning products for multiple disciplines, evaluating and improving existing learning products, collaborating with multiple teams to identify current and future training/knowledge/skill gaps, and administering learning management systems.
The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience applying contemporary adult learning theories and process-driven development to create a variety of learning materials for multiple disciplines, audiences, and modalities. In particular, the candidate will have extensive experience creating remote/asynchronous/web-based/interactive learning materials. Additionally, the candidate will have a strong track record of collaboration and contribute to future curriculum development.
Primary Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
• Create a wide variety of learning materials, ranging from microlearning products to interactive online courses to on-the-job certifications courses.
• Analyze and evaluate training/knowledge/skill gaps to identify and develop appropriate learning solutions.
• Design and develop learning products for multiple modalities, including online, in-person, and hybrid, as well as synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Develop criteria for evaluating learning product efficacy and rigor.
• Demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills.
• Administer GLX courses, curricula, certifications, enrollments, roles, and smart lists.
• Keeps abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.
• Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments.
• May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs.
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Principal Instructional Systems Designer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered lieu of degree.
• Sr. Principal Instructional Systems Designer: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered lieu of degree.
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Level clearance.
• Experience developing learning materials for technical disciplines
• Experience developing technology-based learning products
• Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principles
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Curriculum design experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with SAFe (Agile) business development framework
• Experience with digital instructional design software (e.g., Camtasia, Storyline, Adobe Captivate/Creative Suite)
• Multimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation, etc.)
• Global LX administrator experience, including class, catalog, curriculum, and certificate privileges
• Understanding of SDS organization, its programs, and associated disciplines
What You'll Get to Do:
This individual will be responsible for working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop new learning products for multiple disciplines, evaluating and improving existing learning products, collaborating with multiple teams to identify current and future training/knowledge/skill gaps, and administering learning management systems.
The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience applying contemporary adult learning theories and process-driven development to create a variety of learning materials for multiple disciplines, audiences, and modalities. In particular, the candidate will have extensive experience creating remote/asynchronous/web-based/interactive learning materials. Additionally, the candidate will have a strong track record of collaboration and contribute to future curriculum development.
Primary Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
• Create a wide variety of learning materials, ranging from microlearning products to interactive online courses to on-the-job certifications courses.
• Analyze and evaluate training/knowledge/skill gaps to identify and develop appropriate learning solutions.
• Design and develop learning products for multiple modalities, including online, in-person, and hybrid, as well as synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Develop criteria for evaluating learning product efficacy and rigor.
• Demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills.
• Administer GLX courses, curricula, certifications, enrollments, roles, and smart lists.
• Keeps abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.
• Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments.
• May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs.
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Principal Instructional Systems Designer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered lieu of degree.
• Sr. Principal Instructional Systems Designer: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered lieu of degree.
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Level clearance.
• Experience developing learning materials for technical disciplines
• Experience developing technology-based learning products
• Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principles
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Curriculum design experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with SAFe (Agile) business development framework
• Experience with digital instructional design software (e.g., Camtasia, Storyline, Adobe Captivate/Creative Suite)
• Multimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation, etc.)
• Global LX administrator experience, including class, catalog, curriculum, and certificate privileges
• Understanding of SDS organization, its programs, and associated disciplines
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