Sr. Principal Mission Command Military Training Team Lead

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.

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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Mission Command Military Training Team Lead to join our growing team of diverse professionals supporting our III Corps program at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX (FBTX). The candidate will provide consulting expertise to military or defense clients as the FBTX Mission Command Training Center (MTC) Collective Training Team Leader and Mission Command Mentor-Trainer.

Responsibilities: 

• Coaches, mentors, and trains Army Battalion, Brigade, and Division staffs in the art and science of Mission Command

• Plans, coordinates, prepares, and conducts battle staff exercises (STAFFEX), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) workshops, command post exercises (CPXs), staff / Tactical Command Post proficiency training, and other supporting events at the battalion, brigade, and division level. 

• Develops home station training support packages and supporting scenarios that are relevant to the operating environment of the training unit, which will focus on the art and science of mission command. 

• Provides over-the-shoulder and observer controller/trainer support to the training unit, battalion through division level, throughout the exercise life cycle (ELC) from the initial planning conference through the final After-Action Review (AAR).

• As required, serves as High Command (HICOM) and/or Exercise Control (EXCON) Officer in Charge (OIC) employing relevant scripted and dynamic master scenario event list injects in a fluid tactical environment and in accordance with (IAW) unit training objectives. 

• Is fully conversant in the MDMP and how to use the MDMP to develop appropriate operations orders/fragmentary orders.

• Coaches the unit Executive Officer (XO) / Chief of Staff in how to direct and synchronize the staff during planning and execution; conversant in the Rapid Decision-Making and Synchronization Process (RDSP).

• Familiar with site-wide operations and can act as the deputy site lead when the site lead is not present or available.

Basic Qualifications: 

• U.S. Citizenship

• One of the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of professional and or military experience

  • Master's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of professional and or military experience

• Must have active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security clearance

• Military Education Level 4 (MEL4) (Intermediate level Education) or service equivalent.

• Former battalion (or higher) level Operations Officer (S3) or Executive Officer (XO); alternately, three years’ experience as a division-level Current Operations, Future Operations, or Future Plans officer.

• Working knowledge of Army Mission Command information Systems (MCIS) such as the Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE), Command Post of the Future (CPoF), and the Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) / Joint Capabilities Release (JCR).

• Familiarity with the tenets of Multi-Domain Operations

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to correspond and communicate with senior military leaders.

• Must be able to work on-site at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX

• Must be able to travel in the United States and overseas to support simulation-based Army training exercises as needed (up to 10% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Former Armor, Infantry, Field Artillery, Engineer, or Aviation Battalion Commander; alternately, former Brigade Commander (of any type).

• MEL 1 (Senior Service College Graduate).

• Former instructor at the Maneuver or the Mission Command Center of Excellence.

• Former Combat Training Center (CTC) Observer/Controller-Trainer.

• Working knowledge of Master Scenario Events List development and providing an uncooperative, challenging Opposing Force during command post exercises.

• Working knowledge of and experience with Army simulation systems (i.e., Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Tactical Proficiency Trainer; Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability, War Simulation; Live, Virtual, Contructive Integrating Architecture).

Salary Range: $84,100 USD - $126,100 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.