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IBCS Air Defense Instructor (level 3/4)

Yesterday Huntsville, AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 75% 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 seeks IBCS [Integrated Battle Command System] Air Defense Instructors for our IBCS program.
IBCS connects sensors and effectors to work together into one command and control system. IBCS gives the warfighters expanded battlespace views, aiding quickly and decisive decisions. IBCS integrates across all domains, delivering advanced warfighter capabilities.
Successful applicants will be trained to serve as a subject matter expert on IBCS, conducts formal training to military or defense clients and supports the development and evaluation of military training and doctrine. Provide instruction in a classroom environment to the end user as well as field services in support of troubleshooting IBCS SW and HW. Provides technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of program technical products, software (SW) and hardware (HW) systems. Provides expertise for resolving technical problems and troubleshoots product. Primary work location will be Huntsville, AL. with ability to travel to EUCOM, INDOPACOM, and CONUS.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver IBCS military training, on site, to the end-user (US Army Soldiers)

Supports training material developers and writers with review and validation / verification of training materials

Participates in doctrinal development, embedded training scenario development, practical exercise development, test question development and after-action review and analysis

Assist with training event metrics such as student enrollment, student demographics, student attendance, student pass/fail percentages, suggested improvements to the course materials and training aids, etc.

Assist in planning , preparing, and execution of IBCS military training

Provides feedback to program leadership regarding system performance and end-user comments

Mentors junior instructors on the program, working to develop their skills to advance to the next instructor tier

Oversees the instructor development program; conducts evaluations and provides candid feedback to the instructor being evaluated

Assists in troubleshooting IBCS HW and SW to include networks; ability to perform operator and maintainer level tasks on the system

Basic Qualifications

This position can be offered at two levels, the Sr. Principal and Principal level. The required years of experience for each level are as follows;

Principal (Level 3): 6 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree (10 years relevant experience in lieu of degree)

Sr. Principal (Level 4): 10 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree (14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) for relevant experience in Air Defense (military or industry) and formal Military instruction

Secret Security Clearance and Passport with 2 yrs remaining = Checking passport with 2 years required. Most programs pay for a acquiring an accelerated Passport if needed. Usually takes under 2 weeks

Must be located in or willing to relocate to Huntsville, Alabama and travel approximately 75% to include EUCOM, INDOPACOM, and CONUS

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Experience with IBCS, Air Defense, C-RAM, Patriot, THADD or other similar systems

Experience in a formal Military instructor role or environment, preferably on platform instruction

Complete Northrop Grumman IBCS entry training requirements as an associate instructor within the first 6 months

Meet and maintain administrative, legal, and medical Department of Defense contractor deployment requirements for employment in any environment the US Military is or could in DODI 3020.41 Operational Contract Support

Preferred Qualifications:

Army Air Defense MOS 14 series or other similar Military exp.

Experience on Patriot, Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command and Control (C2) or similar

Experience serving in ADAM Cell, AMDPCS FAAD Shelter and/or Battery Command Post

Army ADA School or Fires Center of Excellence serving in a training related role

Military Instructor Qualified (Branch Qualified)

Knowledge of other Army ADA systems and operations such as PATRIOT, THAAD, SENTINEL, LTAMDS

Experience working with embedded training systems

Senior IBCS Instructor Qualified

Signal/IT experience

Deployment experience in a field technical support role

Experience operating and deploying IBCS equipment

Experience leading technical briefings with the customer and end user

Candidate has or able to obtain CompTIA Security +

Candidate has or able to obtain CompTIA Linux +

Experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment

Knowledge of military operations, procedures, and training activities

Salary Range: $98,600.00 - $147,800.00Salary Range 2: $79,100.00 - $118,700.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10199083
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-13T20:04:54

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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