Sr Principal Product Trainer/ Principal Product Trainer (SkillBridge)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

NG- Military Internship Program Description:  

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 .The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. 

  

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. 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 transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.  Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern 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 a comprehensive internship 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 transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD 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 DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Product Support Trainer to join our Aircrew Training Team at Whiteman AFB, MO.  The qualified applicant will become an integral part of the 13th Bomb Squadron’s B-2 Formal Training Unit (FTU), working with 2 other individuals in gatekeeping the B-2 Simulator and Cockpit Procedure Trainer and performing courseware development for aircrew instruction across 5 different pilot syllabi in an office of 11 personnel embedded in an Air Force squadron.  Additionally, this individual will maintain a relationship with the B-2 maintenance activity on the base to arrange aircraft ground training, monitor malfunction trends, and share information with the instructors for tailoring classroom and simulator instruction.   

Job Duties

• Perform courseware development across the breadth of B-2 pilot syllabi, which includes Initial Qualification Training, Aircraft Commander Upgrade, Flight Instructor Course, Requalification Training, and Basic Aircraft Qualification/Senior Officer Qualification.  This includes:
• Manage a quarterly update schedule, where instructors review courseware on 5 instructional blocks consisting of PowerPoint and Word documents.
• Track changes to the courseware and provide standardization of formatting, fonts, labelling, etc.
• Manage intake of out-of-cycle courseware changes triggered by student feedback, technical order changes, or data correction.
• Submit updated courseware to the contract prime at the end of the quarterly update.
• Make inputs to syllabus changes via participation in the Courseware Working Group chaired by Detachment 12, ACC Training Support Squadron.
• Coordinate with operational and training B-2 squadrons, weapons school, and test activities to develop the simulator schedule.
• Make simulator schedule changes to meet operational and training needs.
• Be assigned as the primary scheduler for academic and simulator events for classes of B-2 student pilots completing FTU syllabus training. 
• Deconflict maintenance and pilot training requirements to produce and maintain a weekly schedule for the Cockpit Procedure Trainers.
• Work with B-2 Maintenance Production to arrange access to aircraft for ground training events. 

Basic Qualifications: Principal Product Trainer

• 9 years of training / maintenance experience in lieu of a degree or Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience. - Academic study in related fields and experience in related disciplines may be considered for individuals not meeting all requirements
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in curriculum development including formative evaluation.
• Strong project management experience.  
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software suite.
• Previous experience in design and production of Instructional Systems Design materials.
• Minimum of 9 semester hours of graduate level coursework in areas: 
  Instructional Methodology, Tests and Measurements, Educational
  Psychology, Curriculum Development, and Learning Theory - May consider experience as a substitute for the educational requirements
• Have attended a military ISD course, or civilian equivalent, or complete AF ISD course within 6 months of hire - May consider experience as a substitute for the educational requirements
• Applicants must have a DOD Secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain a DOD Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs upon hiring.

Basic Qualifications: Sr Principal Product Trainer

• 12 years of training / maintenance experience in lieu of a degree or Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience. - Academic study in related fields and experience in related disciplines may be considered for individuals not meeting all requirements
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in curriculum development including formative evaluation.
• Strong project management experience.  
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software suite.
• Previous experience in design and production of Instructional Systems Design materials.
• Minimum of 9 semester hours of graduate level coursework in areas: 
  Instructional Methodology, Tests and Measurements, Educational
  Psychology, Curriculum Development, and Learning Theory - May consider experience as a substitute for the educational requirements
• Have attended a military ISD course, or civilian equivalent, or complete AF ISD course within 6 months of hire - May consider experience as a substitute for the educational requirements
• Applicants must have a DOD Secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain a DOD Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs upon hiring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of military aircraft maintenance experience.
• Attended a military Instructional Systems Design course, or civilian equivalent, or complete AF ISD course
• Master’s degree in education or related discipline.
• Former B-2 Crew Chief or system-specific maintenance (JET, Electro/Environmental, Hydro, Avionics, Weapons, etc).
• Completion of training in Instructional Systems Development.
• Possess an active Top Secret DOD clearance and be SCI eligible

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Primary Level Salary Range: $70,100.00 - $105,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $87,400.00 - $131,200.00

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.

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.