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Northrop Grumman is searching for a Storyline Scenario Writer to join MCTP (Mission Command Training Program) at Fort Leavenworth, KS .
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to achieve excellence and provide world class expertise in the execution of Army Warfighter Exercises (WFX) executed across multi-domains including land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued, and you can make an impact on day one. Start contributing immediately to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our military's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating focused and purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
The Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Scenario Enterprise trains Division and Corps Commanders and their staffs during simulation driven command post Warfighter (WFX) exercises in support of Large-Scale Combat Operations and across Multi-Domain Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities Include: The Storyline Team assists in scenario design and preparation of the Operational Environment (OE) used to support Warfighter Exercises. Storyline Scenario Writers prepare exercise storylines and MSEL injects to meet training audience objectives and are assigned exercise rotations to help develop and track storyline inputs and to create a realistic OE for execution during Warfighter exercises. During WFXs, will support a team of full-time and part-time employees in storyline creation and execution. As required, participates in Exercise Life-Cycle (ELC) planning events, working side-by-side with the S35 Military Scenario Planner. ELC events include local events such as the weekly Exercise Working Group (EWG) coordination meetings, as well as Initial Planning Events (IPE), and Final Planning Event (FPE) conferences. Occasional travel may be required for planning events and Scripting Conferences. During exercises, will monitor the storylines/Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects during exercise execution in coordination with multiple exercise location sites; performs actions to ensure a fluid and accurate presentation of the OE and scenario to the training exercise units, and assists the Storyline Lead in developing dynamic scripting of MSEL injects to achieve exercise training objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
One of the following:
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of professional leadership experience
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional leadership experience
Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional leadership experience
Familiar with current Army/Joint doctrine
Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
Must be able to travel as needed both CONUS and OCONUS (up to 25% of the time)
Must have a current security clearance background investigation, at a minimum an active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree
U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, or MEL 4 equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
Two years' experience in design, planning, configuration, and conduct of large-scale computer simulation exercises.
Previous experience in computer assisted simulation training.
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. 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.
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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Salary Range: $67,800 - $101,600
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.
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