Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Software Development Analyst (Level 2 or Level 3). This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Melbourne, FL and due to the nature of the work, will require being on-site each day.
The qualified candidate will become an integral member of the AS Sector Business Management Technology organization. This team member will support the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of applications and utilities for our Cost and Schedule Management (CSM) and/or Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis (FPRA) teams. The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following summary level job responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment:
Engage with internal customers to understand and define application/utility needs and requirements
Communicate complex software engineering and information system concepts clearly and effectively with customer stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams
Participate constructively in a collaborative work environment with other geographically distributed team members
Support the design, development, test, deployment, sustainment, and documentation of new and existing enterprise-wide applications and utilities in both classified and unclassified network environments
Promote inclusion, innovation, respect, and continuous personal and professional development
This position may be filled at the Level 2 or Level 3 need depending upon candidate skills, qualifications, education, knowledge and experience.
Basic Qualifications Level 2
Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable/equivalent experience
Intermediate understanding and frequent use/application of software development concepts, principles, techniques, and theories (algorithm development, data structures, Object Oriented Programming)
Moderate experience with relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL, T-SQL)
Moderate experience with developing, deploying, and debugging, three-tier web development stack
MS SQL Server (Data tier)
.NET, C# (Application / Services tier)
HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Presentation tier)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on project teams
Self-motivated, organized, with strong interpersonal, analytical, communication and presentation skills
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into continuous evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance
Basic Qualifications Level 3
Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in the following areas: Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable/equivalent experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable/equivalent experience
Intermediate understanding and frequent use/application of software development concepts, principles, techniques, and theories (algorithm development, data structures, Object Oriented Programming)
Moderate experience with relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL, T-SQL)
Moderate experience with developing, deploying, and debugging, three-tier web development stack
MS SQL Server (Data tier)
.NET, C# (Application / Services tier)
HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Presentation tier)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on project teams
Self-motivated, organized, with strong interpersonal, analytical, communication and presentation skills
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into continuous evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Active SAP clearances
Experience with React
Experience with Visual Studio
Experience with Agile development cycle/concepts
Experience with Azure DevOps (Git repositories, CI/CD Pipelines)
Experience developing and sustaining RESTful Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau
Experience with Python and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Experience with MS Power Apps, Power Automate
Experience with MS Excel Power Query, Power Pivot
Experience with Microsoft Project Server
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
Familiarity with PolyBase technology
Familiarity with Cost Accounting principles
Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and processes
Skills Required
- Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with 2 years (Level 2) or Master's with 3 years OR Bachelor's with 5 years (Level 3) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Intermediate understanding and frequent application of software development concepts, algorithms, data structures, and OOP
- Moderate experience with relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL, T-SQL)
- Moderate experience developing, deploying, and debugging three-tier web stacks (MS SQL Server, .NET/C#, HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on project teams and strong interpersonal, analytical, communication and presentation skills
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (background investigation within last 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to employment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
- On-site work in Melbourne, FL (daily) and up to 10% travel
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance (preferred)
- Active SAP clearances (preferred)
- Experience with React, Visual Studio, Agile development, Azure DevOps (Git, CI/CD), and RESTful APIs (preferred)
- Experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau (preferred)
- Experience with Python and VBA (preferred)
- Experience with MS Power Apps, Power Automate, Excel Power Query, Power Pivot, Microsoft Project Server, and SharePoint (preferred)
- Familiarity with PolyBase, Cost Accounting principles, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) (preferred)
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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