Overview

Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets. We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion. Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.

We are currently seeking a Senior Talent and Organizational Development Professionalto join our team. This role can be located at any one of our Aerojet Rocketdyne sites or fully remote.

This position will focus on the learning and organizational development strategy for our teams, and offer insight and partnership in achieving talent management goals for Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) sites and Centers of Excellence.

What we can offer you:

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impacton our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne

Rest and Relaxation- 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends. Annual week-long holiday company closure, plus company paid holidays.

Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness

Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match

Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development programs

Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.

This position may be filled at a Level 3 or one level higher.

• Level 3 – Senior, 6-10 yrs of experience
• Level 4 – Specialist, 10+ years of experience

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

40% In partnership with HR Business Partners and the broader T&OD team, liaise to develop a strategic Learning and OD plan for each site and Center of Excellence (CoE). Provide needs assessment and analysis to help determine learning solutions based on strategic priorities. Ensure consistency and alignment between enterprise learning content and messaging, and site-based requirements. Act as a resource for site and CoE leaders to leverage enterprise learning content, including playlists, learning resources, handbooks, on-demand and instructor led courses and offerings. Support planning and execution for enhancing new employee orientation and other employee experience initiatives.

20% Support AR’s Inclusion, Diversity & Engagement (ID&E) and Culture initiatives as part of the learning & growth strategy for each site, recommending resources that will make a tangible impact as each site continues to foster AR’s culture initiatives.

15% Facilitate learning events as needed.

15% Partner with the T&OD team to research internal and external content to filter and recommend the best, most relevant options for our employees.

10% Support change management initiatives with creative learning and communication solutions that ‘start with the why’, build clear paths forward, support leadership key messaging and contribute to adaptive results.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and six (6) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This role will require willingness to travel to AR sites (~10-20%) to build relationships with key stakeholders and facilitate learning events.

Desired Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience designing, developing and delivering learning and development programs—in both virtual and in-person formats
• Experienced in facilitating learning needs assessments
• Experience working with a virtual team
• Experience with Learning and Talent Management systems preferred
• HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience a plus

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills characterized by inspiring others, engendering trust and building passion for a learning culture
• Ability to translate ideas into action
• Clear and effective verbal/written communication and strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to develop rapport and partner with stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Creative problem solving, facilitation and design skills
• Demonstrated skill in identifying customer needs and delivering relevant, best-in-class solutions

Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.