Chipton-Ross - Software Development Analyst 2

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: 214608 - Software Development Analyst 2
Industry: IT
Region: CO-Colorado
City: Schriever AFB
State: CO
Rate: Up to $76.16 DOE
Duration: 9 months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Development Analyst 2 for a contract opportunity in Schriever AFB, CO.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience
o Must have an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level
o Self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment
o Strong, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel
o Familiarity with Agile software development practices
o Understanding of software development and Linux platforms
o Experience with C++ or Java source code
o Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar analysis software
o A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Seeking a Software Development Analyst II to join our team in Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), Colorado. The qualified applicant will become part of Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) on the Warfighter Simulations and Services (WSS) Agile Release Train (ART). The WSS ART offers opportunities to support the U.S. Missile Defense System through the development of Modeling and Simulation applications used in warfighter training and exercises, concept evaluation, developmental engineering, testing and verification, and assessment.
Responsibilities:
The selected Software Development Analyst II will support the Missile Defense Space Warning Tool (MDST) product line of the DE Task Order on the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC). This position requires an analyst to support the development of modeling and simulation of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems. This includes analyzing, benchmarking, validation and verification, documenting, and integrating simulation products for the MDST organization.
Primary responsibilities include:
o Researching technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support model creation and enhancement
o Analyzing new capabilities, documenting new features, and analyzing simulation performance
o Working with the product and development teams, as well as external users and customers to determine acceptance criteria for new feature
o Creating software tools to support analysis of MDST benchmarking, anchoring, and Verification and Validation activities
o Creating Verification and Validation documentation
o Supporting the modeling and simulation of missile defense systems
o Supporting agile software team within the context of a larger team
o Supporting the development of simulation and software architectures
o Interfacing with MDST customers to provide technical support and help resolving issues
o Presenting technical briefings to MDST stakeholders
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience in modeling and simulation
o Experience with OPIR system simulations
o Experience in agile software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
o Knowledge/experience in SQL queries
o Experience with large code base M&S systems using an optimistic and/or conservative discrete event simulation platform
o Knowledge or experience in several of the following: missile defense domain knowledge, command and control, and modeling and simulation development
o Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, confluence, and GIT

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek. On-site.

ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Zachary Fasano
zfasano@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x252 or (800) 927-9318 x252

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.