RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

We are seeking an experienced  Senior Information Operations Planner and an experienced    Senior  Operations Security (OPSEC) Planner  to join our team that works onsite at the Pentagon in Washington DC.

In this role you will support the Air Force Information Operations (IO) Directorate with planning in support of operations with a focus on 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.  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.

The Senior Information Operations Planner should be a subject matter expert and have demonstrated experience in at least one area of IO; military deception, military information support operations, or operations security (OPSEC).

The Operations Security (OPSEC) Planner   should be a subject matter experts and have demonstrated experience in OPSEC and familiarity with IO, military deception, and military information support operations.

These positions can be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Level:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant, related experience or a Masters degree and 3 years of relevant, related experience
• US Citizenship is required
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration
• Willing to undergo a CI poly, if required
• Experience supporting IO efforts in support of military requirements
• Experience supporting senior staff officers

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Level:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant, related experience or a Masters degree and 6 years of relevant, related experience
• US Citizenship is required
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration
• Willing to undergo a CI poly, if required
• Experience supporting IO efforts in support of military requirements
• Experience supporting senior staff officers

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• 12 years’ experience supporting IO efforts in support of military requirements
• Previous military headquarters staff experience
• Experience with program management
• Experience with force design and career field management
• Experience supporting Air Force or Joint IO planning
• Experience supporting IO operational planning in support of military requirements
• 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: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.