[Remote] Software Development Analyst / Principal Software Development Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Software Development Analyst / Principal Software Development Analyst. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining custom business solutions using low-code technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline operations.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into functional low‑code developed solutions
- Design, build, and configure Power Apps to automate processes and improve user experiences
- Develop SharePoint Online sites, lists, libraries, and modern pages; create custom forms and workflows using Power Automate
- Integrate Power Apps and Power Automate with Microsoft 365 services (Teams, Outlook, Planner)
- Implement security and permission models across Power Platform and SharePoint environments (role‑based access, sharing policies, etc.)
- Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning of apps and flows; ensure solutions meet accessibility and compliance standards
- Produce comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials; conduct end‑user training and provide post‑deployment support
- Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to align solutions with organizational policies and organizational change‑management processes
- Monitor solution health, maintain version control, and apply updates or enhancements based on user feedback and evolving business needs
- Stay current with Power Platform and SharePoint roadmap, best practices, and emerging low‑code technologies; champion continuous improvement within the team
Skills
- (Software Development Analyst) Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience in software development or a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 0 or more years of experience in software development
- (Principal Software Development Analyst) Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience in software engineering OR a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 3 years of experience in software development
- US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance (investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- Demonstrated experience developing Power Apps solutions
- Strong SharePoint development background (modern sites, lists, libraries, custom forms)
- Proven expertise with Power Automate (flow creation, API integration, scripting)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including technical writing and demos
- Ability to elicit stakeholder feedback, define requirements, and produce clear documentation
- Experience with Azure DevOps (pipeline implementation, governance, source control)
- Experience with developing Siemens Mendix low-code applications
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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