Systems Software Analyst

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Software Analyst to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) System Software Analyst will plan, design, and oversee the execution of models and simulations, U.S. Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS), and collaborative tools and services support to Army Warfighter Exercises (WFX).

Responsibilities:

• Installs, configures, integrates, and administers the Army’s Joint Land Component Training Capability (JLCCTC) models and simulations, including the Warfighters’ Simulation (WARSIM) and its sub-components, and Army tactical servers and workstations

• Performs systems integration tests between the simulation and tactical systems

• Prepares, builds, and maintains domains, systems, and services specifically targeted to support the customer’s management functions during training exercises.

• Analyzes hardware and software system capabilities against customer requirements, and develops approaches using on-hand resources to fulfill those requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:

  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of general helpdesk, system engineering, or administration experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of general helpdesk, system engineering, or administration experience

  • Master’s degree

• System engineering or administration experience with Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 r2, Windows Server 2016, and  Active Directory

• Continuing education in Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) computing environments is an ongoing, after hire requirement

• Must currently possess an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

• Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas

• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a DoD Top Secret security clearance

• Graduate degree

• Ability to diagnose Windows Server 2012r2, Windows 10, and Active Directory errors to isolate and correct software configuration or compatibility issues

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, CEH, MCITP certification

• Knowledge of and firsthand experience with Army organizations and or Army constructive models and simulations

• Experience with Army Mission Command Systems such as Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Command Post Computing Environment(CPCE), Battle Command Common Services (BCCS). Tactical Server Infrastructure V1/V2 (TSI)

• Experience with SharePoint site administration  

• MS Office suite (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, OneNote) operational proficiency

Salary Range: $71,100 USD - $106,700 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.