Opposing Force (OPFOR) Support Division Manager 1 Job in Northrop Grumman

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking an Opposing Force (OPFOR) Support Division Manager 1 to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth in 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:

• Manages a 20 person team of Opposing Force Work Area Commanders (WACs) responsible for planning and executing up to five constructive command post Warfighter exercises (WFXs) each year

• In accordance with organization goals, provides direction on activities and behaviors to increase morale

• Motivates team members and facilitates team meetings

• 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 team 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:

  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of professional and/or military leadership experience

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

  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional and/or military leadership experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree

• Experience with Constructive Simulation Models (WARSIM especially)

• MEL 4 graduate

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

• Familiar with U.S. Army doctrine

• Familiar with Opposing Force Doctrine (FM 7-100 Series)

Salary Range: $77,600 USD – $116,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.