Manager Team Leader 2 Operations Group Team Chief

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Kansas; On-site; USD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering organization as a Team Leader, where you'll lead a dedicated group in enhancing military training programs. This role involves managing a team of professionals, collaborating with U.S. Army personnel, and ensuring operational readiness through innovative simulation training. With a strong focus on leadership and problem-solving, you'll play a crucial part in shaping the future of military operations. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and contribute to impactful projects that shape the lives of military personnel.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience required; military background preferred.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of support contractors for MCTP operations.
• Coordinate with U.S. Army for data capture and after action reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Military Operations

Simulation Training

Team Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Military Education Level 4

Tools

Constructive Simulation Models

MCTP Processes

Job description

Requisition ID: R10179619

• Category: Program Management

• Location: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Manager, Team Leader 2 Operations Group Team Chief to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The selected candidate will lead and work with general guidance from functional management, providing team leadership to a customer-focused team or group of teams committed to increased quality and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Operations Group support contractors comprised of manager 1s, warfighting function analysts, and workstation controllers.

• Directly coordinate with U.S. Army military members to capture data and key events during MCTP exercises, produce after action reviews (AARs), take home packages, and final exercise reports.

• Support military academic seminars for designated U.S. Army division, corps, and theater army commanders and their staffs.

• Support operational readiness testing of current and future U.S. Army collective simulations.

• Support the training and certification of U.S. Army and other designated military personnel on the approved MCTP simulation system.

• Support the development and implementation of Rules and Workarounds to control training audience interaction during simulation training and resolve unrealistic simulation results.

• Mentor and support Operations Group senior leaders regarding the current simulation and best practices to achieve their desired results.

• Provides direction on activities and behaviors to increase morale and motivate team members.

• Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors.

• Identifies and analyzes problems, plans, tasks, and solutions.

• Provides guidance to team on development, performance, and productivity issues.

• Represents the team, presenting suggestions and recommendations on processes and procedures in accordance with organization cost, quality, and productivity goals.

• Reports to organization management on team accomplishments, achievements, and productivity.

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of professional and/or military leadership experience.

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional and/or military leadership experience.

• Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) graduate / Intermediate Level Education (ILE).

• Former Field Grade Officer.

• Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time).

• Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance; must be eligible for Top Secret.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.

• Experience with Constructive Simulation Models (WARSIM especially).

• Experience working with the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP).

• Familiar with MCTP processes (travel, manning and contract deliverables).

• Former Battalion Command.

• MEL 1.

Salary Range: $92,200 - $138,400

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.