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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

What You'll Get to Do:

This individual will be responsible for working within a team to do all the phases of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model for a new training system supporting the United States Air Force. The individual will need to collaborate with multiple subject matter experts (SMEs) to create a training system for multiple Air Force Specialty Codes, collaborating with multiple teams throughout a dynamic program to identify current and future training knowledge and skill gaps.

The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience applying analysis processes, adult learning theories and instructional strategies, technical expertise creating SCORM compliant courseware and implementing Kirkpatrick's 4 levels of evaluation to include, formative, summative, and operational evaluation processes.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct gap analyses of knowledge and skill levels and translate the findings into targeted training tasks and effective learning solutions.
• Design and develop training products for multiple modalities, including online, in-person, hybrid, as well as synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Develop a comprehensive suite of training materials-including instructor-led sessions, microlearning modules, interactive online courses, and on-the-job qualification/certification programs-under direct supervision.
• Write technical and creative documentation, including the creation of training CDRLs.
• Stay current with training-and-development research-learning theory, emerging software tools, and industry standards-and apply insights to design decisions.
• Evaluate and, when needed, oversee contractors or vendors responsible for developing training courseware.
• Design curricula that conform to current SCORM standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or related field and 2 years of experience with bachelor's degree, 0 years of experience with master's degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company's business needs.
• Experience designing learning materials for technical disciplines
• Experience developing technology-based learning products
• Experience creating formative and summative evaluations for technical disciplines
• Experience working in ADDIE and other training development models for technical disciplines
• Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principles
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Government Secret clearance
• Knowledge of human performance processes to breakdown knowledge and skill gaps to identify appropriate learning solutions
• 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.)
• Experience using multiple instructional development software tools
• Experience in conducting training evaluations in accordance with Kirkpatrick 4 levels of evaluation and Phillips 5 levels of evaluation

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 position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.