Principal Military Trainer – Sustainment Analyst

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Principal Military Trainer – Sustainment Analyst for the U.S. Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), Operations Group Juliet (OPSGRP-J), as we support collective training requirements of Army Special Operations units.  The selected candidate will join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct support to the OPSGRP-J Sustainment Warfighting Function Chief

• Develops and produces graphic products for After Action Reviews, Mission Command Training (MCT) Workshops, In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), and briefings

• Analyzes exercise observations as they apply to the tactical and operational level of war

• Researches and analyzes operations during exercises to ensure conformity with U.S. Joint and Army doctrine, policies, and procedures

• Maintains proficiency in Special Operations Force - Conventional Force Interdependence, Integration and Interoperability (SOF-CFI3). Support the MCTP After Action Review (AAR) analysis and production

• Serves as a Planning Team Lead responsible for planning, preparation, documentation, and execution of contractor supported MCTP exercises and OPSGRP-J activities

• Assists Senior Analyst in completing associated deliverable documents

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

• MEL4-CGSC Equivalent

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

• Familiarity with Sustainment and Army/Joint Special Operations Forces doctrine

• Experience in simulation training and simulation programs used for Army training, and scenario development experience

• Proficient with MS Office Suite or software

• Hands on experience in the assembly and presentation of Army AARs

• The ability to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)

• Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at Battalion or Brigade S-3

• U.S. Military SOF background

• Graduate degree

• Brigade or higher staff officer experience

Salary Range: $65,800 USD - $98,800 USD

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.

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