Software Development Analyst with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs is assisting our Colorado Springs client with their search for a Software Development Analyst for an onsite position at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. This is an exciting opportunity to work 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. A minimum of active Secret Security Clearance is required. Responsibilities: The Software Development Analyst primary duties are to support the Missile Defense Space Warning Tool (MDST) product line of the DE Task Order on the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC). • Support the development of modeling and simulation of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems. • Researching technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support model creation and enhancement.

• Analyzing new capabilities, documenting new features, and analyzing simulation performance.

• Working with product and development teams, as well as external users and customers to determine acceptance criteria for new features.

• Creating software tools to support analysis of MDST benchmarking, anchoring, and Verification and Validation activities. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience

• Familiarity with Agile software development practices

• Understanding of software development and Linux platforms

• Experience with C++ or Java source code

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar analysis software

• Understanding of a software development life cycle. Experience with Agile a plus.

• Active Secret clearance required to start Preferred Skills: • Experience in agile software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Knowledge/experience in SQL queries

• Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, confluence, and GIT

Permanent