RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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's Defense Systems sector is looking for a Military Trainer / Forces Model and Simulations (Air) – Instructor / Controller to join our diverse team in Suffolk, Virginia. In this role, the Forces Instructor / Controller will research and analyze both friendly and adversarial aviation capabilities, serving as a functional expert in the conceptualization, development, and realistic replication of friendly and opposing force (OPFOR) air units, platforms, systems, weapons, munitions, and tactics. The Instructor / Controller will use computer-assisted models to create an authentic training environment that simulates U.S., allied, situational, and adversarial air forces.

Responsibilities:

• Develop OPFOR tactical and operational concept briefings outlining model employment in joint training exercises.
• Operate air models to accurately replicate friendly, commercial, and OPFOR air forces during military training exercises and system tests.
• Utilize knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to effectively manage aviation forces in the model exercise environments.
• Conduct simulations in Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), Joint Semi Automated Forces (JSAF), Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), and JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD).
• Create air model instructional Program of Instruction (POI), trains new model operators, and provides continuation and refresher training on current models utilized for Joint Staff training exercises.

Basic Qualifications for Military Trainer / Forces Model and Simulations (Air) – Instructor / Controller:

• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian equivalent.
• Ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as needed (up to 25% of the time).
• Possess an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport.
• Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the operation of military simulation models.
• Familiarity with the Air Force model AWSIM.
• Active TS / SCI clearance.
• At least 5 years of experience as a commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian equivalent.

Salary Range: $59,600.00 - $89,400.00

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.