Leadership Development Specialist 5
About The Position
The Leadership Development Specialist supports ULA’s leadership and executive development priorities by designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating learning solutions that strengthen leadership capability across the enterprise. The position partners with HR and business leaders to assess needs, develop curricula, and facilitate leadership programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and talent readiness. This individual contributor role serves as a subject-matter expert in leadership development, using facilitation and instructional design capabilities to support targeted organizational development interventions. The role is based in Denver, has a standard workweek of 40 hours, requires 25% travel, and relocation may be available. The position requires use of information subject to ITAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by the applicable regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 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 in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62.
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 that could complement internal ULA programs.
- Facilitate in-person and virtual leadership development sessions, including executive-level engagements.
- Support organizational development efforts such as 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 supporting 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
- Relocation may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
