Principal Military Trainer After Action Review Analyst

Posted:
8/26/2024, 6:51:57 AM

Location(s):
Kansas, United States ⋅ Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

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 Defense Systems sector is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - After Action Review Analyst to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  An AAR Analyst must be professionally eager to operate as a member of a team of analysts to record and analyze computer-simulated combat actions during Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Warfighter Exercises (WFX).

Responsibilities:

  • Directly supports simulation driven command post exercises to train Brigade, Division and Corps Commanders and their staffs during Warfighter Exercises at various CONUS and OCONUS military installations
  • Collects and manages battle summary data pertaining to the various WfF’s procedures, decisions, and orders during computer-assisted military training exercises for Army Brigades, Divisions, Corps, and as required, Army Service Component Commands
  • Achieves familiarity with functional certifications during computer-assisted battle data produced by the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) system
  • Maintains proficiency in current and emerging Opposing Force (OPFOR) doctrine
  • Develops and produces graphic products for Mission Command Training (MCT) AARs
  • Attends exercise planning, scenario development, weekly pre-exercise planning meetings, and other conferences
  • Submits required Warfighter (WFX) reports and Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) tasks
  • Work multiple data projects simultaneously to provide reports to various MCTP customers
  • Collect simulated combat data from the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM).  They use the Archiving and Enhanced Retrieval (ARCHER) After Action Review system – along with the BALLISTA interface query tool and CROSSHAIR graphical interface tools – to create audiovisual AAR products
  • They manipulate data to create focused queries from simulated computer combat from WARSIM to create battle damage reports, information displays, and graphical analyses. They manipulate data using pivot tables and specialized data queries to produce focused analytical products
  • Prepare reports displayed in simple tabular form, static graphical displays, and animated presentations along with essential combat effects for their customers 
  • Contribute to the production of required Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) deliverables
  • Prepare focused battle summary reports, historical analytical products, and doctrinal benchmarks to assess simulated combat efficiency.  In addition, they support post-WFX training

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional leadership experience
  • Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional leadership experience
  • Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
  • Familiar with current Army/Joint doctrine
  • Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree
  • Brigade or higher staff experience
  • Army training exercise design experience

Salary Range: $69,600.00 - $104,400.00

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.

Northrop Grumman

Website: https://northropgrumman.com/

Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

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