Learning Partner I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Learning Partner I to help shape how employees learn, grow, and thrive. This entry-level role supports training projects and collaborates with business partners to identify learning needs and craft engaging training solutions.

You’ll work with experienced learning professionals, use modern instructional design techniques, and gain hands-on experience with Articulate 360 and other tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in instructional design or a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required.
• Basic working knowledge of Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to conduct in-depth consultations and understand specific organizational needs.
• Identify training gaps and create customized learning solutions that align with essential talent development and business strategies.
• Utilize a variety of delivery methods and modalities to deploy training programs, including ILT, VILT, e-learning, blended learning, on-the-job training, user guides, quick reference guides, and social learning.
• Regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure they meet their objectives and contribute to employee performance and organizational success.
• Incorporate methods for assessing and evaluating effectiveness, such as pre- and post-training assessments, quizzes, surveys, and feedback.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth by staying updated on the latest trends and best practices in Learning and Development and incorporating relevant insights to enhance and innovate learning offerings.

Skills

Learning & development

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, HR, Business Administration or related field

0-2 years instructional design experience

In absence of degree, 4 years related experience

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

LMS (Workday, Cornerstone)

Job description

Are you ready to jump start your learning and development career and make a powerful impact at a dynamic, innovative, mission driven company? Join our high energy team as a Learning Partner I and help shape the future of how our employees learn, grow, and thrive! In this exciting entry level role, you’ll support meaningful training projects and collaborate with engaged business partners to identify learning needs and help craft effective, engaging training solutions. As a Learning Partner I, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of impactful learning experiences that strengthen employee skills, support organizational change, and ensure alignment with industry standards. We’re looking for someone who embraces new technology, enjoys exploring modern learning tools, and brings curiosity and creativity to every project. If you’re someone who takes initiative, loves solving problems, and thrives in fast moving, innovative environments, you’ll feel right at home on our team. A background in education, instructional support, or facilitation is a huge plus—especially if you’re passionate about training and eager to make learning meaningful, accessible, and fun. You’ll work closely with experienced learning professionals and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), gaining hands‑on experience with cutting edge instructional design techniques and industry best practices. If you’re enthusiastic about learning, motivated to grow your career, and excited to join a forward thinking company where your ideas and initiative truly matter, we’d love to welcome you to the team! As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to conduct in-depth consultations and understand specific organizational needs.
• Identify training gaps and create customized learning solutions that align with essential talent development and business strategies.
• Utilize a variety of delivery methods and modalities to deploy training programs, including ILT, VILT, e-learning, blended learning, on-the-job training, user guides, quick reference guides, and social learning.
• Regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure they meet their objectives and contribute to employee performance and organizational success.
• Incorporate methods for assessing and evaluating effectiveness, such as pre- and post-training assessments, quizzes, surveys, and feedback.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth by staying updated on the latest trends and best practices in Learning and Development and incorporating relevant insights to enhance and innovate learning offerings.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in instructional design or a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required.
• Basic working knowledge of Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Certification in Instructional Design or e-learning (e.g., CPLP, ATD).
• Proficiency with Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar tools.
• Experience with audio and/or video production.
• Experience with LMS (Workday, Cornerstone, etc.)
• Experience creating technical, compliance, or process training in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $64,900.00 - $85,296.00.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.