Principal Current Operations (CUOPS) Analyst Train

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10108563Category: Technical SupportLocation: Suffolk, VA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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 Current Operations Analyst Trainer to join our growing team of diverse professionals in Suffolk, Virginia. This position supports the Joint Staff J7, Joint Training, Deployable Training Division (DTD) in providing a continuum of individual, staff, and collective joint training 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, exercises, and staff assist visits (SAVs). The focus of the observation, training, and feedback will involve the current operations functions in the Joint Force Command and how information is shared across the staff and between staffs. The position requires knowledge and/or experience in current operations at the theater operational and/or national strategic level.Responsibilities:Acts as a subject matter expert and trainer in current operations in joint, multinational, interagency, and globally integrated planning and operationsIntegrates into, contributes to, and provides functional continuity in the Deployable Training Division's C2 Section, which consists of military Observer Trainers (OTs) and contractor Analyst Trainers (ATs)Mentors, trains, and supports new OTsParticipates as a member of Deployable Training Teams (DTTs) comprised of OTs and ATs observing, training, and providing feedback to commanders and their staffs during Chairman's Exercise Program (CEP) exercises and other joint and multinational exercises, as well as for Mission Rehearsal Exercises and Staff Assistance Visits for named operationsAscertains key command challenges at the operational and strategic levels of war and conduct cross-functional analysis of information gathered from joint exercises and training events for the development of lessons learned, insights, and best practicesUnderstands strategic thought and direction as it guides and is influenced by campaign, deliberate, and crisis planning at the operational levelResearches national strategic documents, historical exercise documents, real world operations, the operating environment, command mission, organization, plans, and orders, as well as interagency and coalition policies, strategies, and plansConducts trend analysis, understands and improves battle rhythms, provides observation and training, ties phased operational planning to strategic thought, and develops feedbackDevelops the Commander's Facilitated After-Action Review (FAAR), Executive Summary Report (ESR), Combined Functional Report (CFR), and Internal After Action Review (IAAR), Post-event debriefs and summaries, and input to Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS)Updates and maintains documents, articles, and periodicals such as "Joint Operations Insights and Best Practices" and joint functional area focus papersDevelops and facilitates seminars for the National Defense University's Senior Leader Education Program Joint Operations Modules (PINNACLE, CAPSTONE, and KEYSTONE)Basic Qualifications:One of the following:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional and/or military leadership experienceMaster's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional and/or military leadership experienceJoint Forces Staff College or Service equivalentThorough understanding of, and experience in, fires and effects at the operational levelMust be willing to travel worldwide, to include areas considered hazardous duty (up to 25% of the time)Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance once aboardMust be able to work on-site in Suffolk, VirginiaPreferred Qualifications:Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, Division, Afloat staff, or Wing staff experienceUnderstanding of the requirements for staffs to support the commander's decision cycleUnderstanding of the Joint Planning Process (JPP)Experience with the preparation and conduct of seminars or study groups for flag officersAbility to write and prepare operational orders and plansExperience in the compilation and presentation in both written and oral formats of lessons learned and after action review materialExperience with operational planning efforts at the operational and strategic levelsSalary Range: $71,400 USD - $107,000 USDEmployees 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.

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