Leadership Development Specialist

United Launch Alliance (ULA)

. Design, develop, and deliver leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences for leaders at all levels .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $109,992 - $183,320 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering leadership development programs, utilizing adult learning principles and instructional methodologies. Proficient in evaluating program effectiveness through data analysis and metrics while fostering strong relationships across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Development Program DesignCurriculum Design and Instructional MethodologiesFacilitation Skills for Executive EngagementsProject Management for Multiple InitiativesExperience with Psychometric Assessments

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Hard Skills

Leadership DevelopmentCurriculum DesignAdult Learning PrinciplesData AnalysisProgram EvaluationNeeds AssessmentTeam Development Methodologies360 Feedback InstrumentsProject ManagementInstructional Methodologies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingEngagement Skills

Tools & Technologies

E-Learning ToolsContent Authoring SoftwareSuccessFactors Learning

Industry Keywords

Organizational DevelopmentAerospaceDefenseManufacturingEngineeringExecutive Development ProgramsHigh-Potential Talent InitiativesPsychometric AssessmentsLeadership Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and deliver leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences for leaders at all levels
Conduct needs assessments to identify leadership development priorities and capability gaps
Create leadership curricula, learning pathways, and content using adult-learning principles
Identify external resources and opportunities to complement internal ULA programs
Facilitate in-person and virtual leadership development sessions, including executive-level engagements
Support organizational development efforts such as 360 assessments, team effectiveness activities, and change-related interventions
Partner with HR leaders and business stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals and talent strategies
Evaluate program effectiveness using metrics, feedback, and performance data
Develop materials, communications, and resources supporting leadership programs and experiences
Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices in leadership development and organizational effectiveness
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support program delivery and implementation
Serve as a leadership development subject-matter expert and support targeted organizational development interventions as an individual contributor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience
Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and content
Demonstrated facilitation skills with the ability to engage leaders at all levels, including executives
Proficiency in curriculum design, instructional methodologies, and adult learning principles
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience administering or interpreting leadership assessments, psychometric tools, or 360 feedback instruments
Ability to analyze learning needs and evaluate program effectiveness using data and metrics
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across diverse teams
All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62
Preferred: Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Adult Learning, or related field
Preferred: Experience supporting leadership development within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or engineering-focused environments
Preferred: Familiarity with executive development programs and high-potential talent initiatives
Preferred: Experience with e-learning tools, content authoring software, or enterprise learning platforms such as SuccessFactors Learning
Preferred: Knowledge of leadership models, psychometric assessments such as MBTI and Emergenetics, and team development methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
Generous paid time off
Flexible work environments
9/80 schedule for most salaried ULA team members, with every other Friday off
Relocation may be available