Prin/Sr Prin Skill Gap Insight and Innovations Lead

About the role

The Defense Systems (DS) Sector Human Resources organization is seeking a Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) Skill-Gap Insight & Innovations Lead to join the Talent and Organizational Effectiveness Team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement skill-gap analysis and targeted interventions that elevate learning pathways across Tenured Transition, Leadership Series, and Talent Development programs, ensuring continuous innovation and growth.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of the Skills Taxonomy & Emerging Talent Blueprint, guiding program content and direction by defining future skills requirements and strategic talent development plans.
• Drive Knowledge Transfer initiatives that support ongoing sharing of expertise through coaching, community of practice activities, and pathway programs, enhancing learning continuity and innovation across DS functions.
• Develop and manage an Evaluation Strategy to continuously assess and refine speaker development, engagement activities, and HR upskilling programs to maximize learning impact and business outcomes.
• Champion Learning Reinforcement methods within experiential learning cohorts and other development efforts to embed knowledge retention and application for sustained individual and organizational growth.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, talent management, and functional business leaders, to ensure alignment of learning interventions with broader organizational strategies and evolving business needs.
• Utilize data analytics and insights to assess skill gaps, track program effectiveness, and deliver recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide expert consultation and high-touch support to HR and business partners on learning strategies and interventions that drive talent readiness and development.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives by applying project management rigor, process discipline, change management, and compliance as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• To qualify for level 3 / Principal: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, talent development, or related areas within a large, complex organization. Master's degree and 3+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, talent development, or related areas within a large, complex organization.
• To qualify for level 4 / Sr. Principal: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, and talent development in large, complex environments. Master's degree and 6+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, and talent development in large, complex environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing innovative learning frameworks, competency models, and evaluation strategies.
• Strong data literacy with experience using analytics to inform learning design and make business recommendations.
• Proven project management skills, with at least 3 years’ experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to create professional presentations, resources, and tools tailored for executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience developing measures, metrics, and data visualizations to address business problems using data solutions.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• To qualify for level 3 / Principal: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, talent development, or related areas within a large, complex organization. Master's degree and 3+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, talent development, or related areas within a large, complex organization.
• To qualify for level 4 / Sr. Principal: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, and talent development in large, complex environments. Master's degree and 6+ years of progressive experience in learning strategy, skill-gap analysis, and talent development in large, complex environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing innovative learning frameworks, competency models, and evaluation strategies.
• Strong data literacy with experience using analytics to inform learning design and make business recommendations.
• Proven project management skills, with at least 3 years’ experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to create professional presentations, resources, and tools tailored for executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience developing measures, metrics, and data visualizations to address business problems using data solutions.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Skills

• Expertise in designing and implementing innovative learning frameworks, competency models, and evaluation strategies.
• Strong data literacy with experience using analytics to inform learning design and make business recommendations.
• Proven project management skills, with at least 3 years’ experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to create professional presentations, resources, and tools tailored for executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience developing measures, metrics, and data visualizations to address business problems using data solutions.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,900.00 - $176,300.00

Schedule

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Talent & Organizational Capability for the Defense Systems sector, and is located in a Defense Systems sector facility (McLean, VA; Roy, UT; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum, MD).