RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Integration Analyst to join our growing team of diverse professionals in Suffolk, Virginia. The Integration Analyst will support Joint Staff J7, Joint Force Development in assessing the integration of emerging concepts across the Joint Force to inform concept development and to enhance the operational effectiveness of the current and future Joint Force. The selected candidate will provide observation, training, and feedback, focused at the operational and strategic levels, to Joint Force Commanders and their staffs during joint and multi-national training activities, exercises, and staff assist visits (SAVs). The observation, assessment, and feedback will involve the integration of emerging concepts aimed at ensuring the Joint Force is able to deter malign activity, respond to crises, and set conditions to prevail in conflict. Efforts will apply across all domains and in a globally integrated manner, focused on the priority threats identified in national strategic policy documents. The position requires knowledge of national defense strategy, theater strategy and campaigning, C2 processes at the operational and strategic levels, joint planning processes and systems, and the integration of multinational and interagency capabilities.
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Responsibilities:
Provides supervision and leadership to the Collection Analyst team
Conducts interviews, collects information, develops reports, and briefs tailored analysis containing joint lessons in support of planning (real-world & training), concept implementation assessment, and execution (real-world operations)
Delivers, tracks, and disseminates products to support the execution of resolution actions across the DOTMLPF-P (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy) spectrum in support of Joint Force Development and Design, as well as Joint Concept implementation
Combines joint, interagency, and multinational experience, understanding of national strategy, knowledge of CCMD operations, attention to emerging concepts, and strategic thinking to assess concept implementation and operational effectiveness across the Joint Force
Develops methods and means to collect and analyze data in support of the production of a periodic assessment of the development, application, and effectiveness of identified Essential Elements (EE) of emerging concepts and apply them to exercise design, execution, and feedback
Identifies assessment objectives, key tasks, and articulation of the desired end state; develops a detailed Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and associated Measures of Performance (MOP) and Effectiveness (MOE) for both distributed and collective collection, analysis, and assessment on EEs associated with an event
Supports development of a comprehensive concept implementation Assessment Plan and identify measures of effectiveness
Conducts concept implementation assessment and delivers tailored analysis and assessment in both report and presentation formats
Tailored reports and/or presentations will be delivered for each designated event (~6/year) plus biannual assessment surveys
Participates in the Assessment Matrix Team (AMT) and OPG-led meetings and engage directly with relevant stakeholders and AMT leadership to better understand the scope of the assessment concept and to identify and recommend collection opportunities and plans
Monitors the development, application, and effectiveness of EE design, measurement, and resolution and to develop issues related to EE
Basic Qualifications:
One of the following:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
Thorough understanding of national strategy, policy, and decision-making
Experience in joint and multinational operations and/or exercises
Must possess executive-level analysis, assessment, and writing skills
Must possess an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
Must be willing and able to travel worldwide as needed (up to 25% of the time) to include areas considered hazardous duty
Must be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years of experience on a 3-star or 4-star Joint or Service Headquarters staff or civilian agency equivalent.
Understanding of the Joint Planning Process (JPP)
Joint Forces Staff College (JPMEII) or Senior Service school graduate
Experience with the preparation and conduct of seminars or study groups for flag officers
Experience in the compilation and presentation in both written and oral formats of lessons learned and after-action review material
* Experience with operational planning efforts at the operational and strategic levels
Salary Range: $75,400.00 - $113,000.00The 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.