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Documentation Specialist - Level 3

1 week ago Colorado Springs, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 77,800.00 - 116,800.00 per year

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No 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 Space Sector has an exciting career opportunity for a Documentation Specialist - 3. The Threat Modeling Center is responsible for the development and delivery of high fidelity threat modeling products in support of MDA and MDA's Missile Defense System. This position is on-site at Schriever Space Force Base.
The Threat Documentation Specialist 3 requires a detailed-oriented person responsible for the development of technical documents containing graphs, charts, maps, large tables and technical details of threat scenarios used in the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Missile Defense System (BMDS) ground tests and other events. Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to follow established processes and procedures. Must be a motivated team player with a can-do attitude and a willingness to ask questions and learn. Must be able to adapt to rapid changing project requirements and meet firm product schedule delivery dates. Must be able to understand and translate technical intelligence and engineering parameters into layman's terms. Will also serve as the final quality control checkpoint for documents for delivery including technical content and proper classification markings.
Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD and 1 years of related experience.
Must be familiar with template-based document production tools such as Adobe Framemaker
Experience with Linux and LaTeX
Must be familiar in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Must have basic understanding of the DoD Guide for Marking Classified Documents and of proper procedures for tracking, storing and cataloging classified documents
Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment
Must be detailed oriented and able to analyze documents for erroneous or technical anomalies
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start.
Preferred Requirements:

Previous experience with technical writing in a Modeling and Simulation area is preferred
Understanding of basic ballistic missile and air breather system characteristics a plus
Background in intelligence or a related career field or area of study a plus
Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance
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Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00The 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10214680
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-27T20:12:59

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