Principal QMS Software Development Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Software Development Analyst, We Want You!

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking an experienced Quality Management Systems Software Development Analyst to support and maintain unclassified systems and applications.

The role of the Analyst involves supporting application maintenance and updates, with a strong emphasis on SQL Server and Oracle database coding. Experience with the TipQA application is highly desirable, as the candidate will assist in transitioning from a client version to a WebUI.

Key responsibilities include analyzing, evaluating, modifying, configuring, testing, and implementing integration with enterprise-wide purchased systems such as Costpoint, SAP, and Workday.

The analyst will prepare application system specifications and plan, implement, and coordinate system upgrades, enhancements, or maintenance. The candidate will provide server application installation, interface, maintenance, and monitoring, requiring basic HTML experience. They will manage existing tools built on SharePoint and must have experience within a Quality Management Systems, preferably TipQA.

Proficiency with Oracle and SQLServer databases and tools (like Toad) is essential, along with the ability to write and maintain moderately complex SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures or views. The role involves initiating Change Control Board requests, defining the impact of software changes, and ensuring the acceptance of software implementation deliverables.

The analyst will monitor license compliance, estimate the need for additional licenses, and coordinate renewals and acquisitions. They will troubleshoot data issues, manage and coordinate upgrades, submit and monitor vendor enhancement requests, create documentation, and perform training. Additionally, the analyst will coordinate user acceptance testing to ensure defect-free software implementations and work closely with business partners to understand their needs, facilitating process improvements within applications.

They will assist partners in defining the scope and objectives and gathering specific application requirements. The role also includes managing all aspects of improvement projects, including analysis of alternate approaches or technologies, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance. The analyst will create necessary documentation for new projects for both administrators and end users and will review, analyze, and evaluate code reviews for application integration.

This position may support virtual / telecommute work remotely done from a home office. This arrangement may be change or modified at anytime per business requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant technical experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM related field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant technical experience is required
• Two (2) years of SQLServer database experience is required
• Two (2) years of Oracle database experience is required
• Must have Quality Management Systems (QMS) experience (TipQA application experience is highly preferred)
• Web application server administration is needed
• Must have experience with implementation and maintenance of applications, as well as system administration and configuration
• Due to the nature of the work being performed, compliance with U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science with 6 years of SQLServer and Oracle database work history, including 3 years of TipQA (QMS) application experience
• Experience with Costpoint, SAP, and/or Workday
• Collaborate and communicate with users and support personnel
• Project management skills
• Documentation control background
• Application upgrade experience

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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. 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.