Computer Systems Analyst - Level 2

Northrop Grumman•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$75,800 - $113,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Multi-Domain Operations and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit is hiring a Computer Systems Analyst – Level 2 to support its Warfighter Training team as a Training System Integrator (TSI). The role supports warfighter training using the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control & Communications (GFC/C) system on the GMD System Trainer (GST). It is located at the Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and requires evening-shift and weekend work. The TSI operates and maintains GFC/C systems for daily sustainment training, verifies system parameters and training configurations, and supports hardware and software installations, testing, and integration. The role works with MDIOC, contractor, Government, internal, external, and other GMD personnel to schedule training, resolve system or simulation issues, and support system modifications and upgrades. The analyst also configures systems using UNIX/Linux command-line interfaces and delivered tools, maintains documentation and system logs, and reports anomalies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance. An interim clearance is required to start, though a clearance is not required to apply. Travel up to 10% may be required. The stated primary-level salary range is $75,800–$113,800. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related work experience; alternatively, 0–2 years of related experience with a master's degree, or 6 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance; an interim clearance is required to start.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Technical analysis and technical communications experience.
Proactive, self-starting approach and eagerness to learn and assist the customer with GMD/GFC.
Ability to work effectively on a small team with multiple external teammates and customers.
Ability to work evening shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a classified environment at a government-based facility.
Current active DoD Secret clearance.
GMD or GFC/C experience and knowledge of GFC/C and GMD systems.
Command and Control, radar, or missile systems training or operational support experience.
Test, integration, or networking experience.
Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms.
Python coding or scripting.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the GFC/C system for daily sustainment training, verifying system parameters and formats as needed.
Interface with MDIOC, internal, external, and Government personnel during training and system modifications or upgrades.
Develop system configuration solutions to meet customer requirements.
Support hardware and software installations for GST systems at MDIOC, verify system capability, and modify parameters as 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 interfaces and other delivered tools; revise procedures to correct deficiencies.
Operate the GST for daily training, verify the training configuration, and ensure systems function properly.
Work with MDIOC GMD teammates to identify and resolve GFC, network, and simulation issues.
Identify and report anomalies and perform daily system cleanup.
Ensure correct startup 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.
Verify and modify training configurations.
Operate the GFC/C training system and simulation system, coordinating with MDIOC and external agencies.
Maintain necessary documentation and manage system logs.