Product Trainer/Tech Writer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman•Boulder, CO

8d•$85,600 - $160,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Northrop Grumman, we advance technology and innovation every day to protect our country and our way of life. We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional to fill the role of Product Trainer/Technical Writer on our Boulder Specialty Engineering team. This onsite position is based at our Boulder, Colorado facility and offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth in support of national security.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. (for Level 2)
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's; 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. (for Level 3)
Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application with background investigation completed within the past 5 years
U.S. Citizenship is required and candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.
Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) as well as tools like Adobe Captivate, Doc-To-Help, and/or Articulate Storyline.
Demonstrated experience working with MIL-STD-38784, including writing to rigorous military standards and procedures.
Knowledge of Space, Army, and Air Force unique structures, processes, and technical specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills to meet deadlines in a high-paced environment.
Experience with ground-based Space Mission systems or aerospace/defense engineering programs.

Responsibilities

Develop training content using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) framework (ADDIE) for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating learning systems.
Apply a variety of instructional techniques, such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstration-performance, problem-based learning, student-centered learning, and guided discussions.
Contribute to fulfilling Air Force Training requirements across domains like Ground Control (GC), Mission Processing (MP), Mission Management (MM), and satellite Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding (TT&C).
Write, rewrite, and edit complex technical documents, such as technical procedure manuals, user guides, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and other related technical publications.
Ensure all documentation adheres to military standards, including MIL-STD-38784, and complies with Army and Air Force-specific structures and requirements.
Acquire knowledge through interviews with subject matter experts, observing production methods, reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, and industry standards.
Oversee preparation of illustrative materials that include diagrams, charts, sketches, and other graphical aids to support technical content.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of all materials to ensure clarity, completeness, and accuracy.
Support the development and sustainment of a positive and collaborative culture across all teams and functions.
Maintain expert-level knowledge in the field, keeping up-to-date with new techniques, standards, and tools relevant to education, training, and technical writing.