Principal Military Trainer – Maneuver Work Cell Instructor Controller

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 motivated Principal Military Trainer – Maneuver Work Cell Instructor Controller to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  The Maneuver Work Cell Instructor Controller joins our support staff for Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) simulation command post exercises to train Division and Corps Commanders and their staffs during Warfighters (WFX) and Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MRX).

The selected candidate will be assigned as part of a planning team for an exercise rotation from initial planning through Mission Command Training (MCT) Seminar and Warfighter Exercises (WFX)/Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) completion, and After Action Review process.  The Maneuver Work Cell Instructor Controller is part of the Plans and Exercises (PLEX) Directorate, and prepares Exercise Planning Team (EPT) Update Reports, Simulation Control Plans (SCP), and other contract deliverables in support of Mission Command Training Program Seminars and Warfighter Exercises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates as necessary in the Joint Exercise Life-Cycle (JELC) planning events

• Works side-by-side with other members of the Exercise and Simulation Support Directorates and the Scenario Design Division to plan and execute an MCTP Exercise rotation, starting with local EPT coordination meetings, to Initial Exercise Planning and Site Surveys (IEP/SS), Main Exercise Planning (MEP) and Final Exercise Planning (FEP)

• Ensures smooth execution of MCT seminars and WFX by the entire Operations Group PLEX

• Coordinates with the Lead Operations Group in the development of Simulation Control Plans

• Works with other Division within Plans and Exercises Directorate (PLEX) to develop room builds and determines equipment and personnel needs for each exercise

• Writes, publishes, and delivers Trip Reports minutes to the Contractor Lead for Exercise Life Cycle Events

• Serves as a Maneuver Control Cell Coordinator in support of Warfighter Exercises at various training locations

• Prepares computer simulations using exercise scenario command and control graphics

• Prepares computer simulation by placing assigned units into doctrinal formations, situated to the terrain and in a tactically correct representation based on combat orders and the scenario

• Ensures game fidelity is maintained throughout exercise planning and execution

• Inputs computer orders and generates reports as directed

• Keeps command post players apprised of current and unusual activity

• May deploy to various countries, as required, in support of U.S. military operations

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:

  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of professional and/or military experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional and/or military experience

  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional and/or military experience

• Knowledgeable of current Army/Joint doctrine

• Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher

• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree

• U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, or MEL 4 equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)

• Previous experience in computer assisted simulation training

• Experience in WARSIM simulation

• Division or Corps level staff officer experience

• Prior experience as an Observer Controller/ Trainer

• Active DoD Secret security clearance

• A working knowledge of the U.S. Army doctrine

Salary Range: $67,800 USD - $101,600 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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.