Sentinel (GBSD) Training Systems Product Trainer – 7335

At 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.

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 seeking a Product Trainer to support weapon system-based training. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Program on the Support and Training Team.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

Qualified individuals will provide technical writing support to design and development of training courseware and training devices. The Product Trainer will support the Training Services Lead in providing design, development, and delivery of training courseware and related services. The selected candidate will support the creation and maintenance of formal curricula and other related training services. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the development of criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities

• Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and maintain updated technical information

• Develop task lists, objectives, syllabi and training products according to DoD, USAF and ACC operating instructions and Instructional System Design (ISD)

• Provide input to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.

• Create instructional materials and products for technology-based courses - including online, mobile, immersive and performance support

• Demonstrate and use effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills

• Instruction materials – self-paced guides, case studies, job aids, evaluations; scenario-based storyboards; mobile learning concepts (smart phones, tablets)

• Training materials – instructor guides, student manuals, workbooks, related materials; curricula to support program implementation across target audiences

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify specific training needs and develop solutions for satisfying unique skills based training requirements.

• Create and analyze assessments to evaluate learning effectiveness and instructional improvement opportunities – e.g. pre-tests, post-tests, and quizzes

• Use ISD current Learning Theory to solve complex learning and performance problems 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 3 Years with Bachelors; 1 Year with Masters

• Degree in Communication, Instructional Systems Design or Training & Development or related field

• Experience with the Analyzing, Designing, Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating (ADDIE) learning systems

• Experience working with customer compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Level clearance and the ability to be granted Special Program Access

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience developing e-learning (e.g. computer-based, web-based training, online learning) that is delivered through digital media including Learning Management Systems (LMS), web, video, or mobile devices

• 3-5 years teaching experience (will consider military experience) including designing and developing formal course curriculums, establishing workforce development training needs, developing goals and objectives, developing training programs, and applying the ISD process

• Must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to be granted Special Program Access

• Familiarity with technical Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL), and Data Item Description (DID)

• Basic understanding of Agile processes

• Training needs analysis (and other forms of analysis) that informs objectives and training design.

• Self-initiator with independence to acquire and maintain technical skills for professional development

Salary Range: $55,100 USD - $82,700 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.