Principal Military Trainer - job 1 of 2

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.

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, but they’re also making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today

This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama with possible relocation to Sochaczew Poland.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Military Trainer to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals located in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Military Training Team.

Primary responsibilities include: provides consulting expertise to military or defense clients in the development and evaluation of military training and doctrine, plan and execute some or all phases of military training, including instructional delivery, doctrinal development, scenario driven exercises, and after-action review and analysis. Will function as a member of a Training Team by performing instructor-led training to government military and deploying units in both garrison and field environments. Assist with the accountability and maintenance of equipment used in support of all training; assist with the development of training material used in support of all training. Conducts formal training to military or defense clients and supports the development and evaluation of military training and doctrine.

Duties include:

• Reviews field support requirements and recommends tool and test equipment

• Establishes calibration requirements for filed systems/equipment including all maintenance tasks

• Performs maintenance and maintainability demonstrations for customers

• Reviews handbooks for technical adequacy

• Participates in doctrinal development, embedded training scenario development, practical exercise development, test question development and after-action review and analysis

• Writes and maintains detailed reports that summarize training event conduct and metrics such as student enrollment, student demographics, student attendance, student pass/fail percentages, suggested improvements to the course materials and training aids, etc.

• Conducts on-site training consisting of lectures, and practical exercises in accordance with approve programs of instruction using lesson plans, instructor guide, electronics technical manuals, interactive electronic technical manuals, student guides, handouts, practical exercise worksheets, and both written and hand-on evaluations

• Demonstrates specialized expertise in planning and executing all phases of military training exercises

• Provides feedback to program leadership regarding system performance and end-user comments

This position requires extended travel to multiple CONUS/OCONUS locations including Poland. The Military Trainer role requires Security+ and Linux+ certifications within six months from the date of assignment to IA/IT roles.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Science Degree with 5 years’ experience, Master’s Degree with 3 year experience, PhD with 1 year of experience

• Possess experience with Air Defense Systems

• Ability to Travel domestically and internationally

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

• U.S. citizenship required

• Possess a complete understanding of technical applications in the field

• Provides training schedules and agenda

• Provides Course content and objectives

• Possess problem-solving skills

• Considered an expert in the field within the organization

• Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation

• Ability to provide consulting expertise to military customer/user in the development and evaluation of military training and doctrine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military Veteran Air Defense Artillery (ADA)

• Experience working with embedded training systems

• Demonstrates specialized expertise in planning and executing all phases of military training exercises

• Provides feedback to program leadership regarding system performance and end-user comments

• Provides updated information on the system capabilities through direct liaison with remote engineers

• System administration experience with the following: Red Hat Enterprise Linux and experience operating within a Continuous Deliver/Continuous Integration culture

• Ability to lead technical briefings with the customer and end user, and provide recommendations as to the employment of the weapon system

• Liaison represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects

• Provides consulting expertise to military or defense clients in the development and evaluation of military training and doctrine

• Specialized expertise in planning and executing some or all phases of military training exercises

• Expertise with scenario development, and After-Action Review (AAR) and analysis

• Team-up with soldiers’ instructors and/or civilian instructors when necessary

• Represents organization on specific projects

• Certified Military Trainer (NGC) or Certified Military Instructor (Branch Qualified)

Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $118,700.00

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.