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Principal/Sr. Principal Software Development Analyst (Level 3 or

Northrop Grumman

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Redondo Beach, CA
Top Secret Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$114,000 - $171,000

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Support our entire enterprise and build the networks and develop the processes that will keep us defining what's possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career.

Northrop Grumman's Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) organization is searching for a Project Lead/Software Development Analyst (Level 3 or 4). As a Project Lead/Software Development Analyst, you will be working with internal and external business partners, project managers, and developers as well as system, network, and application admins to support software applications used to operate Northrop Grumman's Security Operations and customers all over the United States.

This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA, but open to a hybrid schedule. This is not a remote position.

The Project Lead/Software Development Analyst develops, installs, maintains, and administers security system software and databases that include physical access control, alarm systems, video management systems, as well as other miscellaneous security information systems. Performs process flow and requirements documentation, use case creation, software testing, user account set-up, release notes, user guide documentation, and report creation. Understands database schemas, entity relationship diagrams, automated job scheduling and data interfaces.

Individual in this role will be expected to serve as a Project Lead for Application Engineers in Security Operations Systems.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant professional experience OR Master's degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience OR Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience OR High School Diploma and 9 years of relevant experience
  • Experience managing small to medium size projects and leading a team
  • Experience installing / configuring software on Windows servers
  • Strong communication skills, customer service and writing skills
  • Ability to gather and translate the Security organizations requirements into technical and functional solutions for use by cross-sector Security organizations
  • Pay strict attention to detail, grasp new technologies quickly, prioritize requests, and look for opportunities to improve processes
  • Comfortable working with both end-users and suppliers and be willing to attend trainings in order to become certified as systems subject-matter-expert.
  • Understanding of MS suite (Edge, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD Top Secret/SAP/SCI clearance to include Polygraph as a condition of continued employment


Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience OR Master's degree and 6 years of relevant professional experience OR Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant professional experience OR High School Diploma and 12 years of relevant experience
  • Experience managing small to medium size projects and leading a team
  • Experience installing / configuring software on Windows servers
  • Strong communication skills, customer service and writing skills
  • Ability to gather and translate the Security organizations requirements into technical and functional solutions for use by cross-sector Security organizations
  • Pay strict attention to detail, grasp new technologies quickly, prioritize requests, and look for opportunities to improve processes
  • Comfortable working with both end-users and suppliers and be willing to attend trainings in order to become certified as systems subject-matter-expert
  • Understanding of MS suite (Edge, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD Top Secret/SAP/SCI clearance to include Polygraph as a condition of continued employment


Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred background with systems/tools/applications/databases that will be used and/or maintained:
  • Software House CCURE 9000
  • Lenel OnGuard and Telaeris
  • MASterMind
  • Avigilon and ExacqVision video management systems
  • Revcord voice recording system
  • SQL and MS SQL Server
  • Certification in applicable systems/tools/applications


Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The 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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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