Principal Military Trainer ISR WAC with Security Clearance - Fort Leavenworth Kansas

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Posted On: 04/25/2024

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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Work Area Commander (WAC) to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth in KansasA Work Area Commander (WAC) is assigned as part of a team for Warfighter Exercise rotations to support Warfighter exercises (WFX), Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MRX), and After Action Review (AAR) processAs a WAC, you will assist the World Class Opposing Forces (WCOPFOR) and OPFOR Support Division with preparation of Opposing Force orders, Simulation Control Plans, and other contract deliverables in support of Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Warfighter Exercises and Mission Rehearsal Exercises as neededYou will participate as necessary in the Joint Exercise Life-Cycle (JELC) planning events, working side-by-side, with other members of the Exercise and Simulation Support Directorates and the S35 Future Operations to plan and execute an MCTP Exercise rotationsDuties and Responsibilities:
* Prepares computer simulation with exercise scenario plan command and control graphics.
* Prepares computer simulation by placing assigned units into doctrinal formations, ensuring placement is situated to the terrain and is a tactically correct representation based on combat orders and the scenario.
* Ensures simulation fidelity is maintained throughout the exercise period.
* Inputs computer orders and generates reports as directed.
* Synchronizes Corps and Division echelon level Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance assets.
* Understands and practices OPFOR hybrid threat intelligence models.
* Coordinates Intelligence Operations between command post players and simulation.
* Manages OPFOR intelligence efforts for OPFOR Support Division and Headquarters Support Team (HST).
* May deploy to various countries, as required, in support of U.Smilitary operations.Basic Qualifications:
* One of the following:
* High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
* Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
* Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
* Familiarity with current Army doctrine
* Familiarity with current Army/Joint doctrine
* Must have an active U.SDepartment of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
* Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
* Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, in Kansas
* Must be able to travel as needed (up to 20% of the time)Preferred Qualifications:
* U.SArmy Command and General Staff Officer Course, or Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
* Graduate degree
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in design, planning, configuration, and execution of large-scale computer simulation exercises
* Previous experience in computer-assisted simulation training
* Experience in Warfighter's Simulation (WARSIM)
* Brigade or higher staff officer experience
* Prior experience as an Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T)Salary Range: $69,600 - $104,400 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 conditionsEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company resultsEmployees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn 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 dateHowever, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidatesNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe 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 classFor our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.SCitizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. More...

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