Principal Computer Operations Analyst – Regional COSA (26-322)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Computer Operations Analyst – Regional COSA (26-322) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.     This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Overview:     The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.     The chosen candidate will join a team reporting to the C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO), responsible for daily monitoring, operations, and maintenance of the C2BMC systems in a 24/7 operational and testing environment.     Essential Functions:     The candidate will provide first-level technical support to the warfighter and perform initial troubleshooting of all local C2BMC hardware, software, and networks   The candidate will document and report all events and issues to the CWO and receive tasks and direction from the CCC for all operations, tests, and real-world events   The candidate will also assist with all hardware and software installations as directed by the local SMEs and create and maintain user accounts as directed by the local ISSO   Performs additional duties and tasks as needed     Basic Qualifications:     Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.     A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree   Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain Top