Northrop Grumman
Principal Military Trainer - JEST Lead
Northrop Grumman, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437
Requisition ID: R10171828
Category:
Technical Support
Location:
Suffolk, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
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 looking for a
Principal Military Trainer
to serve as the
Joint Event Support Team (JEST) Lead
in our expanding team of diverse professionals in
Suffolk, Virginia . In this role, the JEST Lead provides essential support to the Joint Staff (JS), J7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training (DDJT), Joint Exercise Division (JExD) event planning teams, assisting with the planning and execution of Combatant Command (CCMD) exercises. The selected candidate will lead one of the various CCMD JEST Teams, engaging in preparatory and support activities throughout the exercise Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). This includes organizing planning conferences, conducting academic seminars, executing events, and performing post-event analysis. The JEST Lead works closely with active military officers (O-5 through O-7), government civilians (GS 13 through GS 15), and various stakeholders within the JS J7 DDJT and supported CCMD.
Responsibilities:
Acts as the JEST Lead to provide planning, management, liaison, budgeting, and coordination for assigned exercises/events, the joint training system, and special projects.
Serves as the alternate point of contact to the JS J7 DDJT JExD Desk Officer and/or Event Planner for contractor support to assigned exercises/events.
Builds exercise planning schedules, forecasts labor hours and travel costs, assists in the development of exercise/event budgets, and facilitates as well as monitors the JELC progress.
Develops and maintains the CCMD JELC calendar, coordinates team member assignments, deployment, and assists functional area support planners as required.
Becomes intimately familiar with the supported organization, JELC processes, and contract deliverables to successfully design, plan, prepare, execute, and assess supported exercises/events.
Travels to other locations within the supported organization’s area of responsibility.
Basic Qualifications:
One of the following:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional leadership experience.
Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional leadership experience.
Minimum of 3-Star Joint or Service operational experience to include combat, combat support, and combat service support operations.
Experience with exercises at levels comparable to Joint Task Force, Army Corps, Numbered Air Forces, and Numbered Fleet; specifically, the planning, design, execution, and assessment of exercises.
The ability to prepare and conduct seminars/work groups; conduct training in large and small groups; conduct post-exercise analysis.
Ability to travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of the task order (up to 25% of the time).
Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Comparative Information (TS/SCI).
Have a current U.S. Passport or ability to obtain a Passport.
Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Joint Forces Staff College or Professional Military Education (PME) II graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College or an equivalent service/agency school program.
Familiarity with the Joint Staff (JS) Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
Experience with Combatant Command or joint staff operational planning, training, and exercise efforts at the strategic and operational level.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Proven experience collaborating with senior military and government officials.
Salary Range:
$73,300 - $109,900The 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. 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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Category:
Technical Support
Location:
Suffolk, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
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 looking for a
Principal Military Trainer
to serve as the
Joint Event Support Team (JEST) Lead
in our expanding team of diverse professionals in
Suffolk, Virginia . In this role, the JEST Lead provides essential support to the Joint Staff (JS), J7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training (DDJT), Joint Exercise Division (JExD) event planning teams, assisting with the planning and execution of Combatant Command (CCMD) exercises. The selected candidate will lead one of the various CCMD JEST Teams, engaging in preparatory and support activities throughout the exercise Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). This includes organizing planning conferences, conducting academic seminars, executing events, and performing post-event analysis. The JEST Lead works closely with active military officers (O-5 through O-7), government civilians (GS 13 through GS 15), and various stakeholders within the JS J7 DDJT and supported CCMD.
Responsibilities:
Acts as the JEST Lead to provide planning, management, liaison, budgeting, and coordination for assigned exercises/events, the joint training system, and special projects.
Serves as the alternate point of contact to the JS J7 DDJT JExD Desk Officer and/or Event Planner for contractor support to assigned exercises/events.
Builds exercise planning schedules, forecasts labor hours and travel costs, assists in the development of exercise/event budgets, and facilitates as well as monitors the JELC progress.
Develops and maintains the CCMD JELC calendar, coordinates team member assignments, deployment, and assists functional area support planners as required.
Becomes intimately familiar with the supported organization, JELC processes, and contract deliverables to successfully design, plan, prepare, execute, and assess supported exercises/events.
Travels to other locations within the supported organization’s area of responsibility.
Basic Qualifications:
One of the following:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional leadership experience.
Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional leadership experience.
Minimum of 3-Star Joint or Service operational experience to include combat, combat support, and combat service support operations.
Experience with exercises at levels comparable to Joint Task Force, Army Corps, Numbered Air Forces, and Numbered Fleet; specifically, the planning, design, execution, and assessment of exercises.
The ability to prepare and conduct seminars/work groups; conduct training in large and small groups; conduct post-exercise analysis.
Ability to travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of the task order (up to 25% of the time).
Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Comparative Information (TS/SCI).
Have a current U.S. Passport or ability to obtain a Passport.
Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Joint Forces Staff College or Professional Military Education (PME) II graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College or an equivalent service/agency school program.
Familiarity with the Joint Staff (JS) Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
Experience with Combatant Command or joint staff operational planning, training, and exercise efforts at the strategic and operational level.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Proven experience collaborating with senior military and government officials.
Salary Range:
$73,300 - $109,900The 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. 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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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