Learning and Development Director

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit Earth!

The road to space would not be possible without Blue Origin's incredible talent. We currently have an opening for a Learning & Development Director that leads a team of learning professionals focused on creating effective learning and leadership development solutions. This role requires the ability to leverage data and feedback to develop and sustain effective talent development and learning programs. This leader must build strong relationships with business leaders and HR Business Partners. This leader will build programs that reinforce Blue Origin’s mission, leadership principles, and culture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Gain a deep understanding of the aerospace industry, market trends, and business priorities to ensure leadership development and training initiatives are relevant and impactful.

• Lead develop, and empower a high-performing team of professionals

• Lead the design and implementation of key programs, including new employee experience, leadership development based in our leadership principles, skills development and just-in-time training

• Define, implement, and report on learning metrics that demonstrate the efficacy of learning programs.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across all departments to ensure learning initiatives support the achievement of our overall business strategy.

• Establish learning standards and governance to improve consistency and quality across Blue Origin's distributed learning teams.

• Act as a change agent to drive individual and team behavior changes for business growth and goal achievement.

• Support Talent Management in building a diverse pipeline of talent from early career to senior executive levels.

• Partner with the legal team to ensure compliance training requirements are met. 

• Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in learning & development, bringing innovative and practical solutions to our organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years’ experience in designing and implementing multi-modal learning solutions or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 10+ years of experience assembling and leading high-performing teams 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration, change management, and project management skills

• Strong analytical skills for understanding and interpreting data

• Proven ability to earn trust and maintain positive relationships 

• Proven ability to work with senior leaders to define learning needs

• Understanding of adult development and driving behavioral change

• Ability to innovate and think creatively about learning solutions, technology, and adoption

• Experience in building and delivering onboarding and leadership development programs

• Working understanding of learning management systems  

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $182,450.00-$255,429.30

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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