Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Quality Analyst Internship Conversion Requisition

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

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.Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Quality Analyst SkillBridge Internship - Conversion Requisition -Colorado SpringsAs one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days.The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.Responsibilities for this internship position are:Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
• Candidate will be required to satisfy the requirements for a TSA access certification. (Costs will be paid for by Northrop Grumman.)
• Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.Responsibilities for this internship requisition position are:Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Quality Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.What you'll get to Do:Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opportunity for you to join our diverse team as a SkillBridge Quality Analyst Intern. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO. Join Space Systems' Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) in its Drive for Excellence and work with our team of experts in developing and delivering systems and solutions that keep our world safe.Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, six-sigma tools and analyses.Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to software development processes. Investigates problems and develops disposition and root cause and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with Software developers, testers, engineering, customer, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.As a Principal Software Quality Analyst on this team, you will develop, modify, apply, and maintain standards for software quality operating methods, processes, systems and procedures.Roles and responsibilities:
  • Conducts software inspection, testing, verification and validation.
  • Implements software development and maintenance processes and methods.
  • Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
  • Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives.
  • Ensures that project and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contract.
  • Reviews software design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements.
  • Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies.
  • Performs or directs verification of software capabilities allocations, traceability, and testability.Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Quality Analyst:
    • 6 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 4 Years with relevant experience with a Master's degree
    • Full knowledge of industry practices.
    • Experience working with materials
    • Knowledge, Skills, Ability, and Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
    • Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience supporting an agile and/or devops software development environment
      • Experience using UNIX, LINUX, JIRA, Git, and BitBucket
      • AS9100 auditing experience and/or auditor training
      • Working knowledge of SAFe
      • Experience with embedded software and electronics.
      • Knowledge of CMMI
      • Experience with MDA MAP Rev B and DCMA
      • Direct experience in Product Inspection and Receiving Inspection Salary Range: $1 USD - $1 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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