Staff Mission Integration Specialist

Northrop Grumman

. Provide authoritative operational insight to engineering teams, identifying mission challenges, capability gaps, operational constraints, and innovation opportunities .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $152,900 - $253,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in military operations and operational planning, with a strong ability to translate operational insights into technical solutions. Proven experience in collaborating with engineering teams and advocating for operator-centered engineering practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active DoD Secret ClearanceMilitary Operational ExperienceOperational Planning and ExecutionStrong Analytical SkillsExperience with Joint or Multi-Domain Operations

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Hard Skills

Operational InsightCapability Gap AssessmentTechnical Concept TranslationMission Performance ImprovementUser-Centered Design Engineering

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Human Systems Integration (HIS)Command and Control (C2)Integrated Air and Missile DefenseAI-Enabled CapabilitiesAutonomous Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Military MissionsOperational ConstraintsEmerging ThreatsTechnical SystemsIterative Development Approaches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide authoritative operational insight to engineering teams, identifying mission challenges, capability gaps, operational constraints, and innovation opportunities
Build trusted relationships with military operators and government stakeholders
Understand operational workflows, emerging threats, and unmet mission needs
Translate operational insights into viable technical concepts, solution requirements, and engineering priorities
Participate in demonstrations, experimentation, prototyping, and user evaluations
Assess mission relevance, operational suitability, and effectiveness of proposed solutions
Evaluate emerging technologies and advanced capabilities from an operational perspective
Identify opportunities to improve mission performance and warfighter effectiveness
Partner with systems engineering, software engineering, Human Systems Integration (HIS), and other technical disciplines
Incorporate operational feedback into development activities
Advocate for operator-centered engineering practices and contribute to iterative development approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, subject to position-level requirements
Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience
Military operational experience or directly comparable experience supporting complex military missions
Understanding of military operations, operational planning, mission execution, and associated technical systems
Strong technical aptitude and ability to engage effectively with engineers and technical subject matter experts
Experience identifying operational challenges, assessing capability gaps, and communicating actionable recommendations
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to engage credibly with military operators, government customers, and technical teams
Ability to travel up to 75%
Preferred: experience with joint or multi-domain operations, command and control (C2), integrated air and missile defense, or other complex mission environments
Preferred: experience supporting military technology development, operational testing, experimentation, or capability evaluation
Preferred: familiarity with Operator-in-the-Loop, User-in-the-Loop, Human Systems Integration (HIS), or user-centered-design engineering approaches
Preferred: understanding of modern defense technologies, including advanced software, AI-enabled capabilities, autonomous systems, and integrated mission systems
Preferred: experience collaborating directly with engineering teams to develop, refine, or evaluate technical solutions
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business