Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, COHuntsville, AL
Salary: $94,200–$141,200 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $118k

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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $117,000–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $144k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 363 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$179,400 across 231 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Computer Systems Analyst

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The Principal Computer Systems Analyst (26-319) joins the C2BMC Regional Applications Analysis team to support critical missile defense systems. This role involves performing root cause troubleshooting, behavior assessments, and scenario analysis for software in development, ground tests, and operational environments. The analyst will interpret large volumes of data from logs, metrics, displays, and reports to identify anomalies and quantify performance against requirements. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define analysis objectives, configuring test conditions, and developing technical reports or visualizations for stakeholders. Required skills include strong analytical problem-solving, the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences, and proficiency in interpreting system behavior from various artifacts. The role addresses the challenge of integrating and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems to provide a layered defense against ballistic missile threats across all ranges.

Skills

Systems Engineering Data Visualization Scripting Metrics C2BMC Missile Defense Systems Command and Control Operations Research Applied Mathematics Distributed Systems

What you'll do

Perform root cause troubleshooting and behavior assessments of C2BMC software in development, test, and operational environments.
Support scenario execution and analysis for test events, exercises, and operational runs to evaluate mission objectives.
Execute automated tools and manual techniques to evaluate system performance in multi-system environments.
Interpret large volumes of logs, metrics, and reports to identify anomalies and quantify performance against requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define analysis approaches, configure test conditions, and resolve technical anomalies.
Develop reports, briefings, and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
Participate in technical reviews and working groups to present results and support data-driven decision-making.
Improve analysis tools, processes, and methodologies to increase the rigor and efficiency of team operations.

What we're looking for

Must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant work experience are acceptable.
Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate complex technical issues and derive data-driven conclusions.
Ability to interpret system behavior from logs, metrics, displays, and test artifacts to connect behavior to requirements.
Effective oral and written communication skills for documenting analysis methods and results for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with C2BMC, missile defense systems, or other command and control/battle management systems (preferred).
Familiarity with system analysis tools, data visualization tools, and scripting for automation of analysis tasks (preferred).

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