Senior Learning & Development Specialist
Karman Space & Defense
SUMMARY
As a Senior L&D Specialist, you will serve as a trusted advisor and lead practitioner, owning end-to-end learning experience, driving innovation, and elevating Karman Space & Defense approach to enablement. You’ll collaborate with key business stakeholders, HRBPs, and senior leaders to translate organizational needs into measurable learning outcomes that align with business goals and our values.
A Senior Learning and Development Specialist should be confident presenting one-on-one training, addressing groups and facilitating hands-on training. It is important that the Senior Learning and Development Specialist be self-motivated, understand how adults learn and can write and speak about concepts in a clear, concise way. They should demonstrate above-average attention to detail and pride in his or her work product. The ability to successfully manage time to meet deadlines is vital in this position. The Senior Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for interpreting, understanding, monitoring adherence to, and educating users about firm policies and courses both mandatory and elective.
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own, create, and evolve flagship L&D programs (e.g., onboarding, leadership development, trainer enablement, professional development) with strategic intent, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals and culture.
- Design and deliver comprehensive learning solutions leveraging instructional design best practices, adult learning theory, and a blended learning methodology across modalities (instructor-led, virtual, on-demand).
- Lead cross-functional initiatives by conducting needs assessments, facilitating alignment across stakeholders, and driving execution across regions and teams.
- Measure learning effectiveness and impact, provide recommendations, and implement iterations as needed.
- Mentor and guide junior L&D team members, contributing to team growth through feedback, coaching, and informal leadership.
- Facilitate new hire onboarding, leadership development, and ad hoc training sessions.
- Champion innovation by researching, testing, and scaling new tools, technologies, and frameworks that enhance the learner experience.
- Embed Inclusion principles into learning design and delivery, creating inclusive, accessible, and culturally relevant learning journeys.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, instructional design, or talent development
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
