Sr. Principal Military Trainer - Program Technical Analyst (PTA)

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 Sr. Principal Military Trainer - Program Technical Analyst (PTA) to join our growing team of diverse professionals supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) at Fort Leavenworth in Leavenworth, Kansas. This position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and customer approval. Responsibilities: PTAs work directly with the MCTSP Program Manager (PM) or designated representative to provide expertise in MISSION command training strategy and simulation systems required to support training. The two-person team is composed of analysts who are well versed in Army Combined Arms Training Strategy (or most recently Headquarters, United States Department of the Army / HQDA Approved Training Strategy) requirements as they pertain to readiness, and the broad spectrum of Army information systems required to train MISSION command. Provides support to ARNG MCTSP projects through planning, preparing, executing, and providing recommendations to assist in conduct of strategic decision making. Provides doctrinal and technical advisory assistance, briefing support, and assistance with program initiatives to include special reports, meetings, white papers, and other program initiatives. Interacts with the National Simulations Center (NSC), Program Executive Office – Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI) and other enterprise partners as requested by the PM. This duty shall be consistent with contract provisions for frequent travel to the National Capital Region (NCR) at the request of the PM. Basic Qualifications: One of the following: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of FA57 experience which includes supporting MISSION command exercises and MISSION command information systems’ training. Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of FA57 experience which includes supporting MISSION command exercises and MISSION command information systems’ training. Graduate of the US Army Simulations Operations Course. Experience and a thorough working knowledge of the following: Training Support System Enterprise (TSS-E), NSC, PEO-STRI, and Army Capabilities Manager – Constructive (ACM-C). Must possess an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time). Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth in Leavenworth, Kansas. Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of mission command training at the battalion, brigade, and/or division levels of the Army.