RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Games for Training Lead to join our Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Mission Training Complex (MTC) team on-base in Washington state. The selected candidate will lead a team to run the JBLM Army Games for Training (GFT) to conduct collective training.
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This position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and customer approval.
Responsibilities:
Leverages comprehensive understanding and application of principles, practices, and industry standards of mission command training and training support
Demonstrates the skill and ability to independently perform complex professional tasks and solve complex problems
Develops approaches to solutions and independently makes decisions that do not result in serious program delays or considerable expenditure of resources
Provides consulting expertise to military and defense clients in the development and evaluation of military training, and participates in determining unit objectives
Represents the GFT team daily as a prime contact and interacts with senior internal and external partners on significant matters often requiring coordination between multiple stakeholders
Develops and delivers presentations
Ensures all software and hardware configurations and various simulation systems such as GFT, Warrior Skills Trainers (WST), and Shoothouse (TSS) can communicate and work reliably
Capable of running any system in the facility without supervision while supervising a team of 4-7 trainers and technicians
Works directly with customer units to plan and develop training plans
Develops training scenarios and products that meet the unit requirements and Commanders' training intent
Coaches Soldiers on the use of gaming hardware for training and assists the customers on achieving their goals
Acts as the GFT system administrator and lead facilitator
Leverages expertise with multiple simulation and tactical communication system
Learns to use scripts in the Run Time Editor to change variables and conditions within the simulation environment as required by the Commander
Briefs leaders, visitors, and distinguished guests with facility overview and hands-on user experiences that showcase the capabilities of the systems and the professional competence of the staff
As needed maintains, troubleshoots, and corrects system issues
Maintains a common database of add-ons that allows speedy integration of multiple systems into a single simulation when required by unit training events
As required, supports other training requirements within the Mission Training Center team
Basic Qualifications:
One of the following:
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 14 years of simulation training experience
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of simulation training experience
Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of simulation training experience
Military leadership experience at platoon or higher level
Familiar with the basic operation of Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS)
Familiar with current military regulations, policies. and standards
Possesses the ability to work multiple projects /tasks, interface with multiple contractors, Government, and US military personnel
Must be able to work on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington
Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
Ability to pick up and move a minimum of 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Combat Arms Senior NCO experience
Current valid certifications in CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+
* Excellent communication skills
Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $154,800.00The 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.