Leadership Development Specialist 5

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance, LLC is seeking a Leadership Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate leadership learning solutions across the enterprise. You will partner with HR and business leaders to assess needs, build curricula, and facilitate leadership programs that strengthen capability and talent readiness.

In this individual contributor role, you will leverage facilitation, instructional design, and assessment tools to drive program effectiveness, support 360s, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and content.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills with executives.
• Proficiency in curriculum design and adult-learning principles.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Experience administering or interpreting leadership assessments or 360 feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver leadership development programs for leaders at all levels.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify priorities and gaps.
• Create curricula, learning pathways, and content using adult-learning principles.
• Identify external resources to complement internal programs.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual leadership sessions, including executives.
• Support organizational development efforts such as 360 assessments and change initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to align solutions with goals.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using metrics and feedback.

Skills

Leadership development

Facilitation

Curriculum design

Adult learning

Project management

Data-driven evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor

Tools

e-learning tools

Content authoring software

SuccessFactors Learning

Job description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The Leadership Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting ULA’s leadership and executive development priorities. This position designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates high‑impact learning solutions that strengthen leadership capability across the enterprise. The role partners closely with HR and business leaders to assess needs, develop curricula, and facilitate leadership programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and talent readiness.

This individual serves as a subject‑matter expert in leadership development, brings strong facilitation and instructional design capabilities, and supports targeted organizational development interventions. This is an individual contributor role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 sound adult‑learning principles.
• Identify external resources and opportunities that might be of interest 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 ensure solutions align with organizational goals and talent strategies.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using metrics, feedback, and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• 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 as needed to support program delivery and implementation.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Adult Learning, or related field.
• Experience supporting leadership development within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or engineering‑focused environments.
• Familiarity with executive development programs and high‑potential talent initiatives.
• Experience with e‑learning tools, content authoring software, or enterprise learning platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors Learning).
• Knowledge of leadership models, psychometric assessments (e.g., MBTI, Emergenetics), and team development methodologies.

Summary Salary Range (forULA - Denver only):

$109,992.00 - $183,320.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.

Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster ( English / Spanish ) and Right to Work Poster ( English / Spanish ).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted

ULA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.