Instructional Designer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Aerospace University (AU) is seeking a creative learning professional to devise strategic approaches for learning needs and performance development opportunities. With a strong background in training design development facilitation and instruction the Instructional Designer is responsible for creating learning programs in support of business operations finance software project management and related development needs.

This techsavvy selfmotivated individual will have experience developing instructorled training virtual learning eLearning and onthejob programs with a focus on learning modules that can be scaled across The Aerospace Corporation and adapted to a variety of learning styles. The Instructional Designer will partner with the Aerospace University team subject matter experts and others to create an impactful learning experience for participants.

Work Model

This position is a hybrid work model and offers 3 days per week onsite with balance of days remote or as business conditions allow.

This role can be located either at our El Segundo CA campus or our Chantilly VA campus location.

What Youll Be Doing

• Utilizes sound Instructional Design theories models and standards to ensure development and delivery of effective learning activities and solutions.
• Works with subject matter experts to design develop and deploy eLearning and facetoface or virtual instructorled sessions using adult learning principles to enhance the learning experience.
• Develops relevant videos audio and images; creates role and subjectbased curriculum and learning paths from existing content; composes effective advertisements ad copy instructional text audio/video scripts visual program maps job aids and other business communications.
• Creates solid visual aesthetics and ensures cohesiveness and completeness in deliverables (e.g. constructs visually appealing work curates thoughtful and purposeful content designs thorough products).
• Manages complex learningrelated initiatives as a business partner with internal and external customers; creates detailed lesson and project plans communicating changes to AU leadership throughout the design process.
• Facilitates and delivers inperson and virtual courses on a variety of business topics that support the strategic business needs; creates supporting resources as needed (facilitator guides job aids leader guides participant workbooks).
• Collaborates with AU leadership on budget for portfolio design development and delivery; allocates funds to subjectmatterexperts vendors and trainers; monitors time and expenses to ensure they do not exceed budget; requests additional funds as needed with business justification; works with AU leadership external departments and other Enterprise services teams and the AU Learning Operations Lead for future budget planning.
• Collaborates with AU leaders and stakeholders across the Corporation to determine annual development priorities for Aerospace; responds to change management needs to support future iterations and updates to learning programs.
• Collaborates with AU leaders to create and execute an effective communication strategy for business programs leveraging available communication channels platforms and technology.
• Reports out portfolio key accomplishments milestones achieved planned projects student participation levels and progress towards AU goals on a quarterly basis.
• Manages relationships with technical subject matter experts educators vendors (i.e. schedules facilitates planning design and development brainstorming checkin status meetings with subjectmatterexperts).

What You Need to be Successful Instructional Designer Staff III

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Adult Learning Education Business or related field
• Typically six or more years of experience in Instructional Design or Learning Development.
• Experience developing learning solutions and deliverables based on knowledge of learning methodologies cognitive science usercentered design research.
• Skill in designing blueprints schematics or other visual representations of learning solutions (i.e. wireframes storyboards mockups).
• Experience developing online courseware using storyline captivate or equivalent industrystandard elearning development tools.
• Experience using collaboration technology such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Development Instructional Design Adult Learning Education Business or related field
• Experience in the field of learning to include learning design learning operations classroom facilitation or primary/secondary/postsecondary education environment.
• Experience facilitating training for corporate audiences.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline (or other industry standard course authoring tools)
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP).
• Experience with systems (i.e. Cornerstone LinkedIn Learning Workday.
• Experience sourcing vendors for delivery evaluating vendor content for licensing purposes.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The gradebased pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industryleading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays sick time and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options

• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total companypaid benefit of 8 10 or 12 of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegalas well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.