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 – Exercise Support Planner to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, in Kansas.  The selected candidate will join our Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), which trains Army Corps, Divisions, and Brigades in the Army Mission Command Systems and Operations Process.  The Principal Military Trainer leverages specialized expertise in planning and executing some or all phases of military training exercises, including doctrinal development, scenario development, and after-action review (AAR) and analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Acts as primary Exercise Support Division (ESD) Exercise Support Planner (ESP) and provide guidance to the Principal Military Exercise PlannerEnsure timely writing, publishing, and delivery of Exercise Life Cycle Event contract deliverables (CDRL) while retaining highest quality by the teamUnderstands and able to provide guidance on the Exercise Support Manning and Equipment Document (ESMED) ManagerEnsure the manning requirements for the Exercise Planning Travel Management System (EPTMS) are metMaintain habitual relationship with other Operations Groups Analysts and POCsServes as the ESP/Assistant ESP in Simulation Control Plan (SCP) and coordinates with the SCP Lead in the development of CDRLsWork with other Divisions within the Headquarters Support Team (HST) to develop room builds and determine equipment and personnel needs for each exerciseManage the movement of all HST contractors supporting an exercise to include synchronizing travel, lodging, and transportation dates.

Basic Qualifications:

One of the following:High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of professional and/or military leadership experienceBachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional and/or military leadership experienceMaster’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or military leadership experienceMust currently possess an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearanceMust be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth in KansasMust be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)Must be able to deploy to various countries, as required, in support of U.S. military operationsProficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)Able to write at a college level, with experience in military writing style

Preferred Qualifications:

U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, or Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)Experience in an Operational Staff

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.