Training Specialist/ Instructional Designer

Description:Bachelor's Degree in Education, instructional design, business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Typically possesses seven or more years of experience developing and/or delivering training. Demonstrated ability to communicate both technical and non-technical material in a readily understandable manner.  Primary responsibilities include coordinating, planning, developing, implementing, and assessing training programs and services as follows:Coordinate activities associated with delivery of learning curriculum from needs assessment through concept, pilot, implementation and evaluation. Provide administrative support to key offerings associated with the corporate workforce development initiative.Foster key relationships with HR, TAI, managers, leaders, and senior leaders corporate wide to collaboratively assess and support workforce development.Schedule courses; establish/maintain relationships with internal SMEs and external vendors; meet and support SMEs/Vendors on the day of course offerings; assist participantsProvide detailed operational and logistic support to OE training functionsAnalyze course effectiveness based on observations/student feedback; recommend changesDevelop blended learning solutions using Adobe, Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Captivate, Flash, Dreamweaver, Articulate, Presenter, Engage, Quizmaker, SnagIt, web conferencing technology, or similar applicationsProvide detailed operational and logistical support to OE training and learning functionsPrepare, organize, edit course material; ensure compliance with corporate/security standardsEnsure sufficient number of course participants by advertising the class as neededEffectively operate classroom technology to support classes, webinars, and meetingsProactively identify, develop and help lead improvements to ensure effective and efficient processesEdit courseware as needed? Keep abreast of training industry best practices, along with computing and IT skills, to make recommendations for improvement and apply Aerospace ITDevelop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and procurementSeek opportunities to bring work unit or cross-functional teams together to share information and solve problemsMay train and mentor others in work process and procedures Day-to-Day Responsibilities: A highly strategic and creative learning professional who designs and facilitates leadership development experiences, leverages visual storytelling and multimedia solutions to drive engagement, applies marketing principles to increase learning adoption, and partners across the business to build workforce capability. Leadership Instructional Design Expertise:Strategic learning and leadership development designAdult learning theory and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, Agile)Curriculum architecture and learning journey mappingLeadership competency developmentPerformance consulting and business alignmentFacilitation & Leadership DevelopmentExpert facilitator for virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning experiencesExecutive presentation skillsGroup dynamics and learner engagement expertiseWorkshop design and deliveryCoaching and feedback facilitation Required Skills/Attributes:Psychological safety and inclusive facilitation practicesAbility to lead difficult conversations and peer learning sessionsStrong storytelling and audience connection skillsStrategic thinker with business acumenInnovative and future-focused mindsetStrong collaboration and influence skillsCustomer-centric approachHigh adaptability and resilienceResults-oriented and data-drivenContinuous learner and technology advocateStrong instructional design and experiential facilitation skillsExceptional written and verbal communicationAbility to translate complex concepts into engaging learning experiencesE-learning authoring (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate)Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Desired Skills/Attributes:Graphic Design CapabilitiesVisual communication and information designBranding and design consistencyInfographic developmentUser-centered design principlesProficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, or similar toolsVisual learning asset creationData visualization and executive-ready presentationsCreative direction and design thinkingMarketing & Communications SkillsLearning campaign development and promotionInternal communications strategyAudience segmentation and learner engagement tacticsContent marketing and adoption strategiesBrand messaging and storytellingEmployee engagement communicationsStrategic messaging for leadership initiativesMultimedia DevelopmentVideo production and editingMotion graphics and animationPodcast and audio content creationInteractive media developmentDigital content productionLearning experience (LX) designAI-enhanced content creation and multimedia tools