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Principal Software Development Analyst
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Remote · Remote
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support your mission of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Software Development Analyst to support the Enterprise Platforms & Applications (EPA) organization with enterprise-wide applications. The selected candidate will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, modifying, and/or deploying enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software for Enterprise Shared Security Services (ESSS). He/she will support the development and maintenance of the Java, .NET, Python and COTS applications. This position will allow for a virtual/telecommuting employee. Key Responsibilities: • Supports a larger technical team in system planning, development, and deployment of ESSS software while maintaining software compliance standards. • Provides data analysis and supports systems/application integrations. Evaluates operational requirements, systems architecture, and the interface between systems. • Provides, documents, and oversees testing to ensure high-quality releases and little-to-no downtime. The candidate should possess strong written and spoken communication skills. The position requires direct interaction with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements to meet business needs, design solutions, and develop and implement features. They should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment with ever changing priorities. Basic Qualifications: • In order to be considered, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM related discipline and 5 years of professional experience with the required skill set OR a Master's degree and 3 years OR a PhD and 1 year. • Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment. • Demonstrated experience programming in Python, T/SQL, Java, C#, and .NET core. • Ability to gather and translate the Security organizations requirements into technical and functional solutions for use by cross-sector Security organizations. • Comfortable working with both end-users and suppliers and be willing to attend trainings in order to become certif