Technical Trainer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Technical Trainer to join our Training Team. The position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility based in Bacchus (Magna) Utah.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.  Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

Role Description & Responsibilities

The Technical Trainer will work with Operations leadership at their designated location to support all training needs of the Value Stream. This includes the facilitation of New Employee Orientation (NEO) and instructor-led (ILT) classes, as needed. It may also involve helping facilitate the creation of effective training modules for on-the-job training (OJT). The Technical Trainer will work with management to assign appropriate training courses, resolve issues with the Learning Management System (LMS), and support leadership in their efforts to keep all employees current on their required training to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.

A successful Technical Trainer will have experience in the successful application of instructional methods and learning theory principles that result in effective learning. The position requires coordination with the training team and subject matter experts on suggested course content and scheduling of training events.

The Technical Trainer will have responsibility for the entire value stream, which requires a candidate who maintains a proactive approach in all their work. Initiative and ownership of tasks are crucial, but a successful candidate needs to be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team, plus receive feedback and take direction from managers at multiple levels.

As the owner of value stream training, the Technical Trainer may be required to support training events outside of their standard working schedule and may also be required to support training needs at other work locations. This requires a candidate who has the ability to occasionally work off-shifts or weekends and travel to multiple locations to ensure Operations can maintain production readiness.

This position may be filled at either a level 03 or level 04.

Basic Qualifications for a level 03:

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years directly relevant experience -or- a Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years relevant experience.

  • Relevant experience is defined as working in a production operations environment, leadership experience making key decisions, and/or as a trainer in an operational environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in the successful application of effective instructional methods and learning theory principles

• Engaging and effective presentational skills

• Experience with organizing, directing, and coordinating training activities

• Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills

• Strong general computer skills, especially Microsoft Office

• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks

• Ability to work on several different events and projects simultaneously

• Strong organization, planning, and collaboration skills

• Ability to occasionally support production training needs on off-shifts and weekends

• Strong written and oral communication skills using multiple methods (email, phone, text)

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of Propulsion System locations and processes

• Prior trainin