Principal Systems SW Analyst - Verification Test Execution Lead (25-472)

In this role, you will be involved in the process from the start of development through testing, deployment, and operations. The Verification Test Execution Lead will carry out test tasks according to program procedures, assist the Verification Test Lead with resource planning, support the Engineering Review Boards as needed, and assist with Task Order and customer reviews, metrics collection, and analysis. This position requires daily technical and programmatic interactions with civilian, military, contract leadership, and technical personnel at MDIOC and Highway 83 Offices. You will also join the ST (System Test) CFPT (Cross Functional Product Team), working closely with the Verification Test Lead for the C2BMC National Team and the Test Bed Lab Manager. The selected candidate will be expected to travel as needed, but most work will be conducted at the Colorado Springs facility with frequent travel to Schriever SFB.
Essential Functions:

Monitoring delivery from release creation through testing in the Test & Integration Lab (TIL) and the C2BMC (Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communications) Test Bed, developing and executing test procedures, and reporting test findings to the deployment team
Collaborating with key partners during test lab build-out design meetings, reviewing and helping resolve test technical issues, and coordinating with technical leads and product owners to perform installations aligned with Task Order baselines
Duties and tasks include:
Engaging the C2BMC system for technical support to Agile Product Teams to conduct software and system-level verification and validation testing
Leading the execution of a Test Plan for a given capability
Reviewing and providing technical feedback on the Detailed Test and Analysis Procedures

Will focus on the following tasks:
Manage the Verification Items Approval and Failure Status
Provide EE/Proposals support for Verification and PR resolutions

Training for security duties, resident Air Force and MDA training at the MDIOC Facility, and other responsibilities required of contractor personnel on a military installation
Daily use of computers with Windows, MS Office, or Linux
Experienced in assisting test engineers with troubleshooting and analyzing test-bed configurations related to hardware, software, and Information Assurance issues or functionalities
Providing status updates to senior leadership audiences
Ability to piece together dashboards and customize views for tracked metric reporting
Must be familiar with the Systems Engineering lifecycle
Must be familiar with JIRA/HIVE and standard Agile practices
Ownership of the JIRA/HIVE projects related to the Verification Team
Basic Qualifications:
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, 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 DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:
Software
Cyber & network verification and validation processes and techniques
Test reporting
Regression testing
Test data analysis

Must be familiar with testbed and lab baseline concepts for testing software, network, and Cyber IA applications
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Agile Test-Driven Development
Knowledge of integrating and testing Command & Control systems, with an emphasis on basic architecture used in the BMDS environment, focusing on C2BMC, including external C2BMC element interfaces
Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and Confluence
Prior experience with C2BMC
Ability to act as a focal point for coordinating Verification Team projects and efforts
Scrum Master experience is preferred
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman give flexibility and control, enabling you to choose options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:*
Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10208337

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-20T20:14:02