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 tech-savvy, self-motivated individual will have experience developing instructor-led training, virtual learning, eLearning, and on-the-job 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 face-to-face or virtual instructor-led sessions using adult learning principles to enhance the learning experience.
• Develops relevant videos, audio, and images; creates role and subject-based 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 learning-related 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 in-person 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 subject-matter-experts, 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, check-in status meetings with subject-matter-experts).

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, user-centered design research.
• Skill in designing blueprints, schematics, or other visual representations of learning solutions (i.e. wireframes, storyboards, mock-ups).
• Experience developing online courseware using storyline, captivate, or equivalent industry-standard e-learning 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/post-secondary 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 grade-based 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.

(Min - Max)

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 industry-leading 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 company-paid 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 equal opportunity 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, color, religion, genetic information, 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 ... or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .