Prin​/Sr Prin Skill Gap Insight and Innovations Lead Security Clearance

Position: Prin/Sr Prin Skill Gap Insight and Innovations Lead with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
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Yes, 10% of the Time 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.

The Defense Systems (DS) Sector Human Resources organization is seeking a Principal (level
3) or Sr. Principal (level
4) Skill-Gap Insight & Innovations Lead to join the Talent and Organizational Effectiveness Team. The Skill-Gap Insight & Innovations Lead is a forward-thinking learning and development professional responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive framework that elevates and integrates learning initiatives across tenure transition, leadership development, and talent programs. This role serves as the innovative backbone for DS development efforts by driving adaptive, future-ready solutions aligned with emerging talent needs and organizational strategies aimed at preparing DS for 2035 and beyond.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Talent & Organizational Capability for the Defense Systems sector, and is located in a Defense Systems sector facility (McLean, VA; Roy, UT; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum, MD).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement skill-gap analysis and targeted interventions that elevate learning pathways across Tenured Transition, Leadership Series, and Talent Development programs, ensuring continuous innovation and growth.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of the Skills Taxonomy & Emerging Talent Blueprint, guiding program content and direction by defining future skills requirements and strategic talent development plans.

• Drive Knowledge Transfer initiatives that support ongoing sharing of expertise through coaching, community of practice activities, and pathway programs, enhancing learning continuity and innovation across DS functions.

• Develop and manage an Evaluation Strategy to continuously assess and refine speaker development, engagement activities, and HR upskilling programs to maximize learning impact and business outcomes.

• Champion Learning Reinforcement methods within experiential learning cohorts and other development efforts to embed knowledge retention and application for sustained individual and organizational growth.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, talent management, and functional business leaders, to ensure alignment of learning interventions with broader organizational strategies and evolving business needs.

• Utilize data analytics and insights to assess skill gaps, track program effectiveness, and deliver recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Provide expert consultation and high-touch support to HR and business partners on learning strategies and interventions that drive talent readiness and development.

• Support enterprise-wide initiatives by applying project management rigor, process discipline, change management, and compliance as needed. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• To qualify for level 3 / Principal:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, talent development, or related areas within a large, complex organization. Master's degree and 3+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, talent development, or related areas within a large,…