Computer Systems Analyst - Level 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, MDIOC in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Computer Systems Analyst – Level 2 to support the Warfighter Training team. The role involves operating the GFC/C Training System, configuring GST, and interfacing with MDIOC and government personnel for daily training operations.

The position requires working evenings and weekends, a Secret clearance (interim to start), and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 2 years of related work experience, or 0-2 years with a Masters; or 6 years in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizens capable of obtaining a Secret security clearance; interim clearance required to start.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Technical analysis and technical communications experience; proactive, self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct start up and operation of the GFC/C Training System
• Coordinate with contractor and Government personnel to schedule training systems and de-conflict them with other activities
• Verification/modification of training configurations
• Operate the GFC/C training system and the simulation system with MDIOC coordination
• Maintain documentation and manage system logs
• Identify/report anomalies and support system upgrades
• Collaborate with MDIOC and external teams on training solutions

Skills

Technical analysis

Technical communications

Proactive

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Masters degree

6 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

UNIX/Linux command line

Python scripting

GFC/C system knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Computer Systems Analyst – Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will require evening shift and weekend work and is located at the Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC), at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview

The Computer Systems Analyst will support the Warfighter Training team, as a Training System Integrator (TSI). The TSI supports warfighter training using the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control & Communications (GFC/C) system, on the GMD System Trainer (GST). Operate and maintain the GFC/C system for daily sustainment training at the MDIOC facility, verifying system parameters and formats as necessary. Interface daily with MDIOC, internal, external, and Government personnel during training and system modifications/upgrades. Develop and determine system configuration solutions to meet customer requirements. Provide support to new hardware and/or software installations for all GST systems at MDIOC, ensuring systems capability and modifying parameters when needed. Support local test and checkout procedures to verify new systems are ready for integration into the training system. Configure GFC systems using UNIX/LINUX command line interface and other delivered tools, as well as revising existing procedures to correct deficiencies. Operate the GST system for daily training including verification of training configuration, ensuring all systems function properly. Work with MDIOC GMD teammates to determine and resolve any GFC, network, or other simulation issues. Identify/report anomalies and perform daily system cleanup.

Essential Duties Include

• Ensure correct start up and operation of the GFC/C Training System


• Coordinate with contractor and Government personnel to schedule training systems and de-conflict them with other activities


• Verification/modification of training configurations


• Operation of both GFC/C training system and the simulation system including coordination with MDIOC and external agencies


• Maintain necessary documentation


• Manage System logs


• Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of related work experience, or 0-2 years related experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.


• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance for this position. A clearance is not required to apply; however, an interim clearance is required to start. Start dates may be adjusted to account for the completion of the interim clearance processing.


• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.


• Technical analysis and technical communications experience


• Proactive, self-starter, eager to learn and assist customer with GMD/GFC Work effectively on a small team with multiple external teammates and customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a classified environment at a government-based facility


• Current active DoD Secret clearance


• GMD / GFC/C experience


• GFC/C and GMD system knowledge


• Command and Control, radar, missile systems training or operational support


• Test, integration, networking experience


• Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms


• Python coding or scripting

Benefits

• 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.


• 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.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.