Deception Activities Planner (Capability Integrator)

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 11/5/2025 6:11:42 PM

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Current Days Open
2
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$100,300.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$150,500.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
15.5
First Seen
10/8/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$100,300.00 (Yearly)
11/5/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$150,500.00 (Yearly)
11/5/2025

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Deception Activities Planner (Capability Integrator) 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 deception activities (DA) / military deception (MILDEC) with a focus on requirements and capability integration. Candidate shall provide input in the development of the full range of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) products such as Initial Capability Documents (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), and other related documents and processes to include Enabling Concepts of Employment, Analyses of Alternatives (AoA), and other requirements test and evaluation documents that may support acquisition decisions as required. Candidate will also support planning in support of strategy, policy, force design, and education oversight for Information Operations. Candidates should understand the role and responsibility of DA and IO within Air Force operations planning cycle. Candidate should be a subject matter expert and have demonstrated experience in requirements, capability development, and capability integration. 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. These positions can be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level. Basic Qualifications Principal: Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant, related experience or a Masters degree and 3 years of relevant, related experience. 9 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree US Citizenship is required Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration Willing to undergo a CI poly, if required Experience supporting DA in support of military requirements Experience supporting requirements, capability development, and capability integration efforts in support of military requirements Experience supporting DoD entities and senior staff officers Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal: Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant, related experience or a Masters degree and 6 years of relevant, related experience. 12 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree US Citizenship is required Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration Willing to undergo a CI poly, if required Experience supporting DA in support of military requirements Experience supporting requirements, capability development, and capability integration efforts in support of military requirements Experience supporting DoD entities and senior staff officers Preferred Qualifications: 12 years experience supporting requirements, capability development, and capability integration efforts in support of military requirements 5 years experience supporting DA in support of military requirements Previous military headquarters staff experience Experience supporting Air Force or Joint IO planning Experience with doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership & education, personnel, facilities, and policy (DOTmLPF-P) gap and solution analysis 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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