Leadership Development Specialist 5

ULA • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

The Leadership Development Specialist supports United Launch Alliance’s leadership and executive development priorities. This individual-contributor role designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates learning solutions that strengthen leadership capability across the enterprise. The specialist partners with HR and business leaders to assess needs, develop curricula, and facilitate programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and talent readiness. The role also serves as a subject-matter expert in leadership development and supports targeted organizational development interventions.

The position is based in Denver, with 25% travel and relocation potentially available. The listed standard workweek is 40 hours. ULA notes that most salaried team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. The listed salary range for Denver is $109,992–$183,320, and eligible employees may receive a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 8 years of related work experience.
• Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and content.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills and ability to engage leaders at all levels, including executives.
• Proficiency in curriculum design, instructional methodologies, and adult-learning principles.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience administering or interpreting leadership assessments, psychometric tools, or 360 feedback instruments.
• Ability to analyze learning needs and evaluate program effectiveness using data and metrics.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across diverse teams.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Adult Learning, or a related field.
• Experience supporting leadership development in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or engineering-focused environments.
• Familiarity with executive development programs and high-potential talent initiatives.
• Experience with e-learning tools, content-authoring software, or enterprise learning platforms such as SuccessFactors Learning.
• Knowledge of leadership models, psychometric assessments such as MBTI or Emergenetics, and team development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences for leaders at all levels.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify leadership development priorities and capability gaps.
• Create leadership curricula, learning pathways, and content using adult-learning principles.
• Identify external resources and opportunities to complement internal ULA programs.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual leadership development sessions, including executive-level engagements.
• Support organizational development efforts, including 360 assessments, team effectiveness activities, and change-related interventions.
• Partner with HR leaders and business stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals and talent strategies.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using metrics, feedback, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop materials, communications, and resources for leadership programs and experiences.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices in leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support program delivery and implementation.

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution.
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work environments.
• Most salaried ULA team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior