Are you interested in advancing your career through experience and exposure, all the while supporting a mission to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place for you. As a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to customers worldwide, Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies. Here at Northrop Grumman, we are comprised of professionals who bring different perspectives, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds, and experiences we bring to our work, the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our talented workforce, we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.
We are looking for an instructional systems designer to be part of the Northrop Grumman’s Learning and Communications Solutions (LCS) team. LCS consists of a diverse team of instructional designers, educational psychologists, software engineers, multimedia developers, user experience (UX) designers, artists, writers, and creative professionals. The team works on a variety of projects, creating innovative design solutions for training and information projects in digital media, including immersive environments.
This position may be worked from Albuquerque, NM; McLean, VA; Walpole, MA; Orlando, FL; Beavercreek, OH; or Manhattan Beach, CA
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing training materials and curricula to support program implementation across targeted audiences.
- Developing instructional materials and products, such as web-based training, self-paced guides, case studies, job aids, and evaluations; scenario-based storyboards; and concepts for technology-based courses delivered through online, mobile, and immersive platforms.
- Creating and analyzing assessments to evaluate learning effectiveness and instructional improvement opportunities, including pre-tests, post-tests, and quizzes.
- Demonstrating effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills.
- Working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify specific training needs and develop solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Education, Instructional Systems Design, Training & Development, or other relevant degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience developing e-learning (e.g. computer-based, web-based training, online learning) that is delivered through digital media, including LMS, web, video, or mobile devices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Communication, Instructional Systems Design, or Training & Development
- Minimum of 2 years of experience on the creative application of the ADDIE model
- Utilize current ISD Learning Theory to solve complex learning and performance problems
- Experience developing instructor guides, student manuals, workbooks, and related materials.
- Experience developing and delivering instructor-led training
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Education, Instructional Systems Design, Training & Development, or other relevant degree
- Minimum of 2 years experience developing e-learning delivered via digital media (LMS, web, video, or mobile)
- Experience with LMS, web-based training, mobile learning, video, or immersive course delivery
- Master's degree in Communication, Instructional Systems Design, or Training & Development
- Minimum of 2 years experience applying the ADDIE model creatively
- Familiarity with current ISD learning theory to solve complex learning and performance problems
- Experience developing instructor guides, student manuals, workbooks, and related materials
- Experience developing and delivering instructor-led training
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







