Sentinel Analyst / Principal System Software Analyst - 20091 & 20401

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

9d•$79,300 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a System Software Analyst or Principal System Software Analyst to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role manages and optimizes Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Crowd, with a focus on system configuration, user and security management, and workflow automation using Jira Query Language (JQL). It calls for strong problem-solving and analytical skills, clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences, attention to detail, sound judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position also contributes to project documentation and operational success. Relocation assistance may be available. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Employees must be able to obtain IAT Level III certification within six months. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. The position is available at two levels. The System Software Analyst level requires two years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, no experience with a master's degree, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. The Principal System Software Analyst level requires five years with a bachelor's degree in science, three years with a master's degree, one year with a Ph.D., or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. The primary-level salary range is $79,300–$118,900, and the secondary-level range is $98,400–$147,600. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman offers a benefits package to full-time employees.

Requirements

System Software Analyst level: two years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, no experience with a master's degree, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Principal System Software Analyst level: five years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, three years with a master's degree, one year with a Ph.D., or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Secret clearance; the posting specifies a reinvestigation within the last six years for the System Software Analyst level and within the last six years for the Principal level.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Ability to obtain IAT Level III certification, such as Security+, within six months.
Jira administration experience, including user and security management, project setup, custom fields, and complex workflows with transitions, conditions, and validators.
Jira automation experience creating global and project-level rules using conditions, smart values, and branches.
Advanced JQL skills for filter and report creation.
Proven project-management capability, including handling multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Ability to develop operational instructions and comprehensive documentation.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Active SAP access.
Significant experience managing large-scale projects or multiple teams focused on Atlassian tools.
Exposure to strategic planning and executive-level decision making.
Familiarity with other IT service management and collaboration tools.
Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integration with Atlassian toolsets.
Experience with a scripting language such as Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Java, or JSON, and ability to learn and adapt to other languages.
Experience with Adaptavist ScriptRunner.
IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, as per DoD Cyber Workforce requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Crowd.
Configure Jira, including projects, custom fields, and complex workflows.
Manage users and security for Jira.
Create global and project-level Jira automation rules using conditions, smart values, and branches.
Use JQL to create advanced filters and reports.
Manage multiple project priorities and stakeholders.
Develop operational instructions and comprehensive documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to project documentation and operational success.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
Relocation assistance may be available.