RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration, we offer an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Internal Training Technical - Training Lead (26-303) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for leading the C2BMC Training Team, which supports Regional and Global Training activities

• The Lead represents the C2BMC National Team within the user community, coordinates across the C2BMC program and with the MDA customer to prioritize and schedule user training in accordance with contractual requirements, and develops training materials

• The Lead trains end users in software application operations and missile defense C2 operations processes for C2BMC, as required to field the systems at Regional or Combatant Command, in a multi-contractor team environment

• The Lead interfaces with National Team Functional Areas to define and implement training plans and materials

• The Lead leads Agile planning for the Training Team and collaborates with other product teams to ensure dependencies are captured during Iteration Planning

• The Lead is expected to maintain technical proficiency with C2BMC mission application software to support demonstrations, exercises, Request for Assessment (RFAS), and operational and test events

• The Lead provides Subject Matter Expertise as a test engineer for software releases

• Participates in development team events

• Conducts testing and identifies any discrepancies or issues

• The Lead represents the C2BMC National Team in the user community, provides field training, and leads a train-the-trainer program

• The Lead serves as the Control Account Manager (CAM) to ensure, plan, and monitor work package activity and staffing accuracy

• The Lead partners with the Functional Area Manager and the Resource Manager to maintain appropriate staffing levels and provide Training BOE and cost-estimation support as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be read on to SCI clearance
• Open to traveling up to 25% of the time for work commitments
• Experience with the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system and Missile Defense
• Master's degree or equivalent experience (15+ years) in adult education with specialties in Web Technologies and e-learning, and experience developing e-learning training using Computer-Based Training (CBT) authoring tools for web-based training and/or Simulation for a large-scale, software-intensive system
• Expertise in C2BMC mission applications, as well as in designing and producing interactive training systems for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and C2BMC users
• Experienced practitioner in Agile development
• Experience in adult education, teaching, or training
• Experience with CAM/EVMS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application are highly desired. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

• Experience developing training content for web-based and/or computer-based training that supports simulation for a large-scale, software-intensive system

• Experience with the following tools: Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, and MS Office Suite

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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#C2BMCigns, schedules, delivers, and tracks technical training. Establishes training and education modules and ensures consistency in the delivery of technical training and onboarding. Provides a train-the-trainer program and qualifies all area trainers to deliver content. Partners with the functional area, develops training materials and knowledge assessments for area standard operating procedures (SOPs), and coordinates knowledge assessments. Utilizes training authoring and multimedia tools and software for assigned development projects. Keeps abreast of training and development research, learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

The 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.