This requisition may be filled at the level 2 or level 3 based on requirements listed below.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Training Rep to join our diverse and talented engineering organization in support of our National Defense. This position will be located in Palmdale CA with the ability to work 100% on site.
Essential Functions:
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a training professional to join our diverse and talented engineering organization in support of national defense. In this role, you will identify training that meets engineers’ needs, plan and coordinate training events, manage logistics, and document training status in a learning management system. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, experience coordinating events, and a background in curriculum development and in‑person instruction. You will work closely and collaboratively with an experienced technical team to ensure training solutions effectively support our customers’ needs
- Plan and coordinate in house and external training programs in support of all engineering functions.
- Partner with subject matter experts and trainers to design in house training: gather required information, develop course content, prepare training materials, determine delivery methodology, and coordinate training aids.
- Conduct training sessions as needed.
- Implement and support evaluation of training effectiveness, using feedback and metrics to drive improvement.
- Continuously update and refine lesson plans to address new training requirements and keep technical information current.
- Oversee operational aspects of training projects, including reviewing status and budgets, managing schedules, and preparing training status reports
- Select appropriate instructional methods (e.g., individual training, group instruction, self study, lecture, demonstration performance, problem based learning, student centered learning, guided discussion) based on learner needs and training objectives.
- Support, build, and promote a positive, collaborative culture across teams.
- Develop and maintain expert level knowledge in assigned subject areas and training practices.
Basic Qualifications:
- Project Management (Level 2) – 2 Years with Bachelors degree; 0 Years with Masters degree
- Principal Project Management (Level 3) - 5 Years with Bachelors degree; 3 Years with Masters degree; 1 Year with PhD
- Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Familiarity with instructional systems design (ISD) / ADDIE process.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with learning management systems and eLearning tools such as Adobe Captivate and/or Articulate 360.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a deadline driven environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of project management experience for Level 2 consideration
- Master's degree with 0 years of project management experience for Level 2 consideration
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of project management experience for Principal Level 3 consideration
- Master's degree with 3 years of project management experience for Principal Level 3 consideration
- PhD with 1 year of project management experience for Principal Level 3 consideration
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR)
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Familiarity with instructional systems design and the ADDIE process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Familiarity with learning management systems and e-learning tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate 360
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
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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.







