(Skillbridge) – Computer Systems Analyst - 2

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support the Warfighter Training team, as a Training System Integrator (TSI). The TSI supports warfighter training using the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control & Communications (GFC/C) system, on the GMD System Trainer (GST). The position is located at the Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC), at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

• Operate and maintain the GFC/C system for daily sustainment training at the MDIOC facility, verifying system parameters and formats as necessary.

• Interface daily with MDIOC, internal, external, and Government personnel during training and system modifications/upgrades.

• Develop and determine system configuration solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Provide support to new hardware and/or software installations for all GST systems at MDIOC, ensuring systems capability and modifying parameters when needed.

• Support local test and checkout procedures to verify new systems are ready for integration into the training system.

• Configure GFC systems using UNIX/LINUX command line interface and other delivered tools, as well as revising existing procedures to correct deficiencies.

• Operate the GST system for daily training including verification of training configuration, ensuring all systems function properly.

• Work with MDIOC GMD teammates to determine and resolve any GFC, network, or other simulation issues.

• Identify/report anomalies and perform daily system cleanup.

• Ensure correct start up and operation of the GFC/C Training System

• Coordinate with contractor and Government personnel to schedule training systems and de-conflict them with other activities

• Verification/modification of training configurations

• Operation of both GFC/C training system and the simulation system including coordination with MDIOC and external agencies

• Maintain necessary documentation

• Manage System logs

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years of relevant program experience, or 0 years’ experience with Master’s Degree in the same disciplines. Relevant experience in lieu of degree acceptable.

• Interim Secret security clearance required

• Technical analysis and technical communications experience

• Proactive, self-starter, eager to learn and assist customer with GMD/GFC

• Work effectively on a small team with multiple external teammates and customers

• Experience working in a classified environment at a government-based facility

• Current active DoD Secret clearance

• GMD / GFC/C experience

• GFC/C and GMD system knowledge

• Command and Control, radar, missile systems training or operational support

• Test, integration, networking experience

• Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms

• Python coding or scripting

IMPORTANT – Please follow these two steps prior to applying to DoD SkillBridge positions:

Download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form Identify DoD SkillBridge Opportunity and apply (Be sure to attach your DoD SkillBridge Prescreen form to the application)