The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
The Senior Training Specialist designs, develops, delivers, and continuously improves enterprise learning programs that support employee onboarding, leadership development, technical training, and organizational capability. This role partners with leaders to assess training needs, build scalable learning solutions, evaluate program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. The position serves as a learning subject matter expert and provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring on enterprise training initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct training needs analyses to identify organizational skill gaps and development priorities.
- Design, develop, facilitate, and maintain instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training programs.
- Evaluate learning effectiveness using assessments, surveys, performance metrics, and business outcomes.
- Recommend and implement improvements to training programs, content, and delivery methods.
- When necessary, lead and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs. Coordinate onboarding activities including learning plans, systems access, equipment, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Partner with People Operations, managers, and subject matter experts to develop training materials and job aids.
- Maintain accurate training records, reporting, and learning documentation.
- Coach and mentor peers or junior training staff and lead enterprise learning initiatives.
- Support compliance, quality, leadership development, and other People Operations programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or related field.
- 5–7+ years of experience in corporate training, learning and development, or organizational development.
- Experience conducting training needs assessments and designing learning programs.
- Highly reliable. Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze learning data and make evidence-based recommendations.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with employee onboarding programs.
- Experience using LMS and HRIS platforms.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
- Experience mentoring others or leading cross-functional learning initiatives.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $78,000 - $98,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office
Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day.
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