People and Organizational Development Specialist II / III

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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).

What You Need to be Successful

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 

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• 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

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.