People and Organizational Development Specialist II / III

The Aerospace Corporation • Chantilly, VA

8d • $28 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The People and Organization Development Specialist II/III enables employee development opportunities throughout Aerospace as part of the People and Organization Development (P&OD) Center of Expertise, applying skills in event planning and coordination, project management and the design and creation of supporting resources. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a career in learning and organization development. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player committed to the Aerospace mission and helping our leaders at all levels foster a culture of psychological safety, growth mindset, and accountability to ensure innovative solutions to the hardest problems. We are seeking someone with the balance of skills, enthusiasm and experience described below. This role will also partner cross-functionally across People Operations to support on site as needed, especially with Aerospace University. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in El Segundo, CA., or Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements for the P&OD Specialist II: High School Degree or equivalent
• Three or more years of relevant experience
• Project planning and project management skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with acute attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at Teams and other platforms for high quality hybrid and virtual experiences including breakout rooms and polls
• In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the P&OD Specialist III include : Six or more years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Resources related field
• Prior HR experience supporting multiple stakeholder groups
• Experience with systems and tools such as Workday, Glint, Tableau, SharePoint, Ariba, Concur , and NitroPro

Responsibilities

• Work with the P&OD team to plan, coordinate, manage and deliver exceptional employee development experiences, to include leadership development, high potential programs, career development opportunities, offsite facilitation and more
• Ensure materials are easy to use, current and relevant (e.g., create/edit and finalize supporting documents and resources to accompany development as needed)
• In close partnership with P&OD team and Strategic People Partners, prepare all enterprise-wide talent review and succession planning materials ensuring discretion, accuracy, and optimized formatting
• Support the use of appropriate P&OD Workday functions and vendor learning platforms, budget maintenance and planning, as well as the P&OD intranet pages including content creation, organization, and guides
• Provide administrative support, coordination, and communication of P&OD programs and Aerospace University needs as appropriate
• Work with purchasing and procurement systems and staff to manage vendor contracts and renewals
• Create and analyze various sources of employee feedback data such as engagement surveys, exit interviews, post-program assessments, making relevant recommendations
• Take the lead on projects, as assigned with strong Leadership Competency qualities (Operating Strategically, Leading Change, Engaging with Impact, Fostering Innovation, and Operating with Agility and Speed).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees