Information Operations Planner / Career Field Management Support (SkillBridge)

Northrop Grumman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Washington, DC, is offering a SkillBridge program within its Information Operations framework. The service member will work on-site with their host company, gaining hands-on experience on a 40-hour week, with a pathway to full-time opportunities at program completion.

Candidates should have military experience and meet eligibility criteria; the program emphasizes professional development, leadership exposure, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years with a Bachelor's, or 6 years with a Master's, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to undergo a CI poly if required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• 3 years’ experience supporting career field management.
• 3 years’ experience supporting IO efforts in support of military requirements.
• 8 years’ experience supporting DoD entities.
• Experience supporting senior staff officers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Air Force Information Operations Directorate with planning in support of career field management and strategy.
• Apply planning, programming and budgeting techniques to support IO projects and oversight.
• Understand the role of Congress in IO resourcing and how oversight leads to efficient resource execution.
• Contribute to professional development, leadership exposure and cross‑functional collaboration within IO programs.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

Program management experience

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

Responsibilities For SkillBridge Program Participation Are

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals

Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands‑on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full‑time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high‑speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives

Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands‑on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome

Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

SkillBridge Eligibility

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Before Applying

Job Description

Support the Air Force Information Operations (IO) Directorate with planning in support of career field management as well as strategy, policy, force design, and education oversight for Information Operations. Candidates should understand the role and responsibility of IO within Air Force operations planning cycle. Candidate should be a subject matter expert and have demonstrated experience in career field management. Apply military support concept to the direct oversight of IO programs and initiatives. Apply planning, programming and budgeting techniques to support government oversight of IO projects. Understand the role of Congress in IO resourcing and how oversight leads to the efficient execution of resources for the Department.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum experience requirement, 8 Years with Bachelors in Science or 6 Years with Masters or 4 Years with PhD
• Active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to undergo a CI poly, if required
• US Citizenship is required
• 3 years’ experience supporting career field management
• 3 years’ experience supporting IO efforts in support of military requirements
• 8 years’ experience supporting DoD entities
• Experience supporting senior staff officers

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 years’ experience supporting IO efforts in support of military requirements
• Previous military headquarters staff experience
• Experience supporting Air Force or Joint IO planning
• Experience supporting IO operational planning in support of military requirements
• Experience with doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership & education, personnel, facilities, and policy (DOTmLPF-P) gap and solution analysis
• Experience briefing senior US government officials
• Familiarity with DoD and Service IO policy and processes and the Joint Planning Process
• Team builder, collaborator, effective communicator, capacity to manage senior level engagements
• Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
• Able to provide direction to determine priorities to achieve goals

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.

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.