Principal Military Trainer / Sr

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Military Trainer / Senior Principal Military Trainer - Operations Environment (OE) to join our growing team of diverse professionals in Suffolk, Virginia. The OE Military Trainer will support the Joint Staff Support Team in delivering collective joint training (CJT) to enhance the operational effectiveness of the current and future joint force. The Military Trainer will perform duties throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) in coordination with supported military customers and CJT leads. Responsibilities:
Serves as a functional expert for the planning, conceptualization, and preparation of joint and combined military exercises and mission rehearsals
Provides consulting expertise to military or defense clients in the development and evaluation of military training and joint doctrine
Designs and plans military exercises in collaboration with training audience representatives, Desk Officers, and other event planners
Delivers exercise products such as Scenario, Road-to-Crisis (RTC), Adversary Campaign Plan, Operational Environment (OE) Overview, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) and other deliverables as each exercise evolves incrementally over the JELC
Coordinates and adjusts suspense dates based on the need and ability to develop products
Participates in Global Integration initiatives and attends exercise planning conferences, In-Progress Reviews, and coordination meetings as required
Serves as functional cell member during execution of joint training events around the world This position may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal level per the requirements below. Basic Qualifications for Principal Military Trainer - Operational Environment (OE): One of the following:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of joint operational experience
Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of joint operational experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience on a 3-star or 4-star Joint or Service Headquarters staff or civilian equivalent
Must be highly knowledgeable about deploying and employing joint forces in concert with the other instruments of national power
Thoroughly understand how echelons at the theater strategic and operational levels plan and execute joint operations
Be familiar with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) processes
Thorough understanding of, and experience in, planning and executing IAMD at the operational level
Intermediate Service School graduate
Must be willing and able to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as needed (up to 25% of the time)
Must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
Must be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Military Trainer - Operational Environment (OE): One of the following:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of joint operational experience
Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of joint operational experience
A minimum of 4 years of experience on a 3-star or 4-star Joint or Service Headquarters staff or civilian equivalent
Must be highly knowledgeable about deploying and employing joint forces in concert with the other instruments of national power
Thoroughly understand how echelons at the theater strategic and operational levels plan and execute joint operations
Be familiar with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) processes
Thorough understanding of, and experience in, planning and executing IAMD at the higher operational or strategic level
Senior Service School graduate
Must be willing and able to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as needed (up to 25% of the time)
Must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance once
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
Must be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia Preferred Qualifications: Active U.S. DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Joint Forces Staff College or PMEII graduate
Senior Service School graduate
Joint Staff or OSD experience; Operational experience working with General Officer (GO)/Flag Officer (FO)/Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders Command tour at 0-5 or 0-6 level
Joint training or exercise experience
Experience with operational planning efforts at the operational and strategic levels
Experience with Adversarial Assessments (Red Teaming)Salary Range: $73,300 - $109,900
Salary Range 2: $90,900 - $136,300 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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.