Learning & Development Manager, Content & Facilitation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to support our global learning and development transformation. In this role, you will design and develop content for asynchronous eLearning, instructor‑led training (ILT) and virtual instructor‑led training (VILT). You will also be responsible for designing high‑quality, polished and instructionally sound training decks used for live, virtual and hybrid trainings.

You will leverage your understanding of instructional design principles and your proficiency to create high‑quality training solutions that meet the needs of our learners. This role requires deep expertise in training design and facilitation. It is based in our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA and expects office presence minimum three days a week, with some travel.

The L&D Manager for Content Design and Facilitation will create engaging learning content and deliver high‑impact training programs to support manager growth that can be translated into high performance. The role involves needs analysis, designing tailored content, facilitating workshops, and leveraging data to improve training effectiveness.

• Training Design & Development:
  • Design and develop engaging, management development and leadership development content for multiple modalities, including ILT, VILT, eLearning, microlearning and job aids.
  • Create interactive, visually engaging content using authoring tools (Synthesia, Articulate Rise/Storyline, Canva, Camtasia).
  • Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define learning objectives and ensure business alignment.
• Facilitation & Delivery:
  • Facilitate live and virtual training sessions for employees at various levels, from onboarding to mid‑level leadership.
  • Utilize interactive techniques (role plays, case studies, simulations) to maximize engagement and retention.
  • Serve as a “train the trainer” capacity for internal team members and SMEs, teaching presentation skills and specific curriculum.
• Needs Analysis & Strategy:
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and align learning solutions with business objectives.
  • Develop and implement L&D strategies for onboarding, professional skills and management development.
• Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through surveys, assessments and data analytics (Kirkpatrick Model).
  • Update and redesign existing training programs based on participant feedback and performance outcomes.
• Administration & Technology:
  • Utilize Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone and Workday) for course deployment, tracking and reporting.
  • Manage training schedules, materials and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or Organizational Development.
• 8+ years of Learning and Development experience.
• Expertise in eLearning authoring tools (Synthesia, Articulate 360, Rise) and virtual training platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Experience creating and designing soft‑skill, behavior and organizational capability learning solutions at scale and bespoke to key audiences.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

• Certifications:
  
  CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) or similar.
• Experience with AI‑driven learning tools.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to identify insights, trends and learning actions.
• Learning Program Management experience, specifically Cornerstone and Workday.

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