RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a motivated professional to join our team, within the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) as a Principal Military Trainer located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  MCTP trains Army Corps, Divisions, and Brigades in the Army Mission Command Systems and Operations Process. This individual serves as a Warfighting Function (WfF) subject matter expert within a team of contractors supporting MCTP, Operations Group A.  The individual supports the After-Action Review (AAR) process during Warfighter Exercises (WFX) by working with military Observer Coach/Trainers (OC/T) to develop AAR products.  They also pull data from the WFX simulation on training units either as a direct request, or in anticipation of need, from an OC/T or their contractor Team Lead.  The individual may expect to travel to approximately five WFXs per year with each one having a duration of approximately 3 weeks.  If selected for Advance Party duties, duration may be four or more weeks.  Between exercises the individual may assist with the preparation and execution of Mission Command Training (MCT) events, the preparation of Simulation Control Plans (SCP), attend planning meetings for the WFX Event Life Cycle (ELC) and other tasks as assigned.   After attaining some experience, the individual may assist with certification training in his/her assigned WfF for new personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional leadership experience
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional leadership experience

• Field Grade Officer or Warrant Officer 4/5.
• Minimum Military Education Level (MEL) 4 CGSC or Equivalent.
• Graduate of a related Military Advanced Course.
• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
• Familiarity with current Army and Joint Doctrine.
• Be physically capable of air travel to both CONUS and OCONUS military installations and perform duty for up to twelve hours for shifts during WFX or other exercises.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Combat Arms with Brigade or higher staff officer experience
• Current, active SECRET or higher clearance.
• Experience as an OC/T, especially in the War Fighting Functions of Maneuver, Intelligence, Sustainment or Protection.
• Background in Maneuver, Intelligence, Sustainment or Protection operational assignments.

Salary Range: $71,600.00 - $107,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.