Talent Management & Development Consultant (Sr. Principal Org Effectiveness Rep)

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.  Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Talent Management & Development Consultant to lead efforts to build leaders and capabilities to fuel the sector’s strategy and growth.  This position will be based in Dulles, VA, Linthicum, MD, Chandler, AZ, or Redondo Beach, CA. This role is not a full-time telecommuting role and does require the hired person to be onsite at one of the locations listed. This position reports to the Manager of Talent Management & Development on the Space Systems Organization Effectiveness (OE) team.  Scope and Responsibilities: The Talent Management & Development Consultant will partner with OE and HR leadership to develop leaders ready now and in the future to deliver on NGC’s business strategies. The successful candidate will apply their broad talent management and development experience to address the evolving needs of the business, playing the role of consultant, facilitator, developer, and project manager as priorities shift.    
•    Partner with OE leadership to develop the talent management and development strategy to support sector business objectives.
•    Use data to provide insight into sector talent management and development needs and opportunities for improvement.
•    Design and deliver innovative leadership development solutions based on sector needs analysis.
•    Partner with sector HR team to identify high-potential talent, accelerate their development, and address gaps in the talent pipeline.
•    Lead sector talent management and development processes in alignment with the enterprise strategy and approach.
•    Consult with HR Business Partners as a Subject Matter Expert on talent management and development goals, applying NG philosophy, content and tools
 

Basic Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Org Development, Business or related field of study and at least 10 years of years of experience in talent development, talent management, succession management, leadership development or similar function; or a master’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in talent development, talent management, succession management, leadership development or similar function
•    Experience managing a talent management or leadership development program
•    Experience collaborating across boundaries and with senior leaders to assess talent needs and design solutions
•    Demonstrated ability and proven experience communicating and presenting to all levels of leadership
•    Experience developing and delivering manager and/or leadership training
•    Occasional travel required (up to 25%) Preferred Qualifications:
•    Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field
•    Prior experience as an HRBP or other CoE(s) strongly desired
•    Prior experience in consulting a plus
•    Experience working with highly skilled technical talent a plus
•    Experience leading change initiatives with an orientation to HR processes Key Leadership Traits:
•    Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner
•    Strong partner and collaborator; ability to build strong consulting relationships focused on team, organizational and business success
•    Excellent business acumen; focused on how HR processes and tools accelerate business results
•    Solution-oriented; balances qualitative and quantitative measures  
•    Never satisfied with status quo; always pushing for improvements and change
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