Software Development Analyst 3/4

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Northrop Grumman’s Enterprise Services organization is seeking a motivated and energetic IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) developer, with a background in financial planning and forecasting to work in the Northrop Grumman Enterprise Systems Project Management Office, supporting the Space Systems sector.

The selected candidate will design, build, test, deploy and maintain multiple IBM Cognos Planning Analytics based models to meet financial planning and forecasting business requirements throughout the monthly and annual financial cycles. The incumbent will be required to work with internal customers to solicit and analyze requirements and manage the overall development process from start to finish.

This position can be hired at the Principal or Sr. Principal Level (level 3 or level 4), depending upon years of experience and education of the candidate.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Level : 
 

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience
• IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) development background
• Skilled in all aspects of the system development lifecycle for development and implementation of IBM Cognos Planning Analytics models
• Ability to apply ingenuity, innovation and advanced technical expertise to find solutions to complex business needs within the functionality of the IBM Business Analytics product set; develop new design concepts when needed
• Possess expertise in Financial and Accounting practices and standards; Translate Finance and Accounting knowledge into the technical objectives required to meet business modeling needs
• Determine objectives and approaches to projects and operational duties with minimal direction

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Level :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 9 years of related experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 7 years of related experience
• IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) development background
• Skilled in all aspects of the system development lifecycle for development and implementation of Planning Analytics models
• Ability to apply ingenuity, innovation and advanced technical expertise to find solutions to complex business needs within the functionality of the IBM Business Analytics product set; develop new design concepts when needed
• Possess expertise in Financial and Accounting practices and standards; Translate Finance and Accounting knowledge into the technical objectives required to meet business modeling needs
• Determine objectives and approaches to projects and operational duties with minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications: 

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Ability to deliver quality solutions that are consistent with the organization’s need and objectives; while avoiding rework.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with internal customs in achieving effective solution
• Working knowledge of cost accounting principles, GAAP and government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) preferred
• Experience working with Agile (Scrum & Kanban) project team development environments
• Experience working with SAFe Scaled Agile Framework project team development environment

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Salary Range: $92,200 USD - $138,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $114,300 USD - $171,500 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/.

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