Principal Instructional Designer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 â 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.
We are looking for a creative, dataâdriven Instructional Designer to build engaging learning experiences that drive performance across the organization. You will partner with subjectâmatter experts, business leaders, and the broader L&D team to design, develop, and maintain eâlearning, instructorâled, blended, and performanceâsupport solutions.
This position will be virtual remote and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct needs analyses, learning gap assessments, and stakeholder interviews to define learning objectives and success metrics.
Create detailed design documentation (learning objectives, course outlines, case studies, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, assessments).
Design, develop, and publish eâlearning modules using Articulate Storyline/Rise 360 and AIâenhanced video tools (e.g., Synthesia).
Build and facilitate virtual instructorâled training (VILT) sessions; set up Zoom/Teams rooms, polls, quizzes, and whiteboards.
Apply adultâlearning theory and the ADDIE model to ensure instructional solutions align with business goals.
Collaborate with crossâfunctional teams to develop implementation plans, timelines, and communication strategies.
Provide ongoing support to facilitators and learners, troubleshooting technical issues and updating content as policies or procedures change.
Maintain and refresh existing learning assets, performing version control and quality reviews.
Leverage generativeâAI (e.g., ChatGPT) to accelerate content drafting, localization, and knowledgeâcheck creation while ensuring compliance with brand and accessibility standards.
Core Competencies:
Strong collaboration and relationshipâbuilding skills in a fastâpaced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex concepts into clear learning experiences.
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering highâquality products.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelorâs degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
Proven experience designing and developing eâlearning, instructorâled, blended, or performanceâsupport solutions.
Demonstrated mastery of Articulate Storyline or Rise 360.
Solid understanding of adultâlearning principles and the ADDIE (or similar) design methodology.
Experience moderating live virtual sessions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and using interactive features (polls, quizzes, whiteboards).
Preferred Qualifications:
Masterâs degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field preferred.
Experience with AIâvideo creation tools such as Synthesia.
Experience with Articulate 360 suite.
Familiarity with a corporate Learning Management System (e.g., Cornerstone OnDemand, SAP SuccessFactors).
Handsâon experience using generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for content generation and rapid prototyping.
Certifications in Instructional Design (e.g., ATD CPLP, ISTD) or related eâlearning authoring tools.
Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00
The 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.
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CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 â 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.
We are looking for a creative, dataâdriven Instructional Designer to build engaging learning experiences that drive performance across the organization. You will partner with subjectâmatter experts, business leaders, and the broader L&D team to design, develop, and maintain eâlearning, instructorâled, blended, and performanceâsupport solutions.
This position will be virtual remote and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct needs analyses, learning gap assessments, and stakeholder interviews to define learning objectives and success metrics.
Create detailed design documentation (learning objectives, course outlines, case studies, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, assessments).
Design, develop, and publish eâlearning modules using Articulate Storyline/Rise 360 and AIâenhanced video tools (e.g., Synthesia).
Build and facilitate virtual instructorâled training (VILT) sessions; set up Zoom/Teams rooms, polls, quizzes, and whiteboards.
Apply adultâlearning theory and the ADDIE model to ensure instructional solutions align with business goals.
Collaborate with crossâfunctional teams to develop implementation plans, timelines, and communication strategies.
Provide ongoing support to facilitators and learners, troubleshooting technical issues and updating content as policies or procedures change.
Maintain and refresh existing learning assets, performing version control and quality reviews.
Leverage generativeâAI (e.g., ChatGPT) to accelerate content drafting, localization, and knowledgeâcheck creation while ensuring compliance with brand and accessibility standards.
Core Competencies:
Strong collaboration and relationshipâbuilding skills in a fastâpaced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex concepts into clear learning experiences.
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering highâquality products.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelorâs degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
Proven experience designing and developing eâlearning, instructorâled, blended, or performanceâsupport solutions.
Demonstrated mastery of Articulate Storyline or Rise 360.
Solid understanding of adultâlearning principles and the ADDIE (or similar) design methodology.
Experience moderating live virtual sessions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and using interactive features (polls, quizzes, whiteboards).
Preferred Qualifications:
Masterâs degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field preferred.
Experience with AIâvideo creation tools such as Synthesia.
Experience with Articulate 360 suite.
Familiarity with a corporate Learning Management System (e.g., Cornerstone OnDemand, SAP SuccessFactors).
Handsâon experience using generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for content generation and rapid prototyping.
Certifications in Instructional Design (e.g., ATD CPLP, ISTD) or related eâlearning authoring tools.
Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00
The 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.
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