Software Analyst

IronMountain Solutions•Huntsville, AL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

IronMountain Solutions is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Software Analyst to support the Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) in the coordination, development, and sustainment of aviation software capabilities. The candidate will play a key role in aligning software efforts across multiple stakeholders to support fielded systems, including the UH-60M Black Hawk and UH-60V Black Hawk. This position focuses on software integration, interoperability, and the synchronization of Operational Flight Program (OFP) deliveries to ensure efficient and effective capability deployment to Army units.

Requirements

Completed Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience.
Strong understanding of aviation software integration, sustainment, and Operational Flight Program (OFP) management
Ability to interpret and translate government direction into actionable plans and coordinated efforts
Experience identifying risks, gaps, and inefficiencies, and developing practical mitigation strategies
Familiarity with software loading processes and standards, including ARINC 615 and ARINC 665
Ability to coordinate across multiple technical, logistical, and programmatic stakeholders
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting UHPO or working within Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation environments
Familiarity with Army aviation platforms, particularly the UH-60M and UH-60V
Background in systems engineering, software integration, or test and evaluation
Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one)
Travel < 10%

Responsibilities

Coordinate development and sustainment activities for UHPO USLV applications, ensuring alignment with government direction and program objectives
Interpret, communicate, and clarify government guidance related to USLV capabilities and implementation
Identify risks associated with USLV development and sustainment, and recommend mitigation strategies that balance cost, schedule, and performance
Assess fielded solutions to identify capability gaps and propose actionable improvements
Coordinate development and integration of software loading solutions aligned with ARINC 615 and ARINC 665 standards
Articulate and implement government direction for ARINC-based software loading applications
Recommend actions to address risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities within software loading processes
Coordinate across UHPO and other Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Program Offices to improve collaboration and expand the use of USLV and ARINC-based solutions
Identify opportunities to enhance synergy and standardization in Operational Flight Program (OFP) software loading across aviation programs
Lead coordination efforts to consolidate multiple OFPs into unified software releases for fielded aircraft
Interpret and clarify government direction regarding unified software delivery strategies
Identify and manage risks associated with independently scheduled OFPs and their integration into recurring, synchronized release cycles
Develop and present recommendations to improve alignment, reduce delivery conflicts, and optimize release timelines