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Sr Principal Computer Ops Analyst – C2BMC Watch Officer (26-128) - R10228820

Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, CO, United States


Position Title
Sr Principal Computer Operations Analyst – C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO) (26-128)

Location & Employment Details
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, CO (On-site; no relocation assistance; 10% travel required)

Clearance Required:Secret level security clearance required to start; eligibility for TS/SCI.

Internal Only

Note: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel.

Position Overview
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key operational system within the Missile Defense System. It enables U.S. leadership to plan and manage missile defense operations, monitor battles, and control networked sensors and weapons globally. The C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO) reports to the C2BMC Command Center (CCC) Operations Lead and is responsible for the daily oversight and guidance of more than 125 personnel on the operations floor, including 24/7 crew and globally dispersed assets. The CWO oversees and manages all C2BMC operations, monitors and reports on the health and status of the global C2BMC enterprise, and supervises C2BMC Operations & Maintenance (O&M), network monitoring, and network defense of the mission systems. The CWO makes routine operational decisions to ensure availability, quality, and security of services essential to C2BMC mission system operations, command and control, and information sharing.

Essential Functions

Maintain operations floor integrity, ensure crew members are appropriately trained and certified, ensure shifts are properly manned, and conduct thorough changeover briefings.

Work a 24/7 shift on a rotating 12‑hour schedule, with substitute rotations during off‑shifts, including nights and weekends.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field from an accredited university, with 8 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree.

Current, active in‑scope DoD‑issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Strong communication and presentation skills; able to brief senior leaders on complex issues and report system and network status using Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint.

Experienced in Project Management, Planning, and Resource Management.

Experience leading operations or maintenance of large‑scale computer and communications systems or networks.

Experience or knowledge in enterprise networks, systems, and cyber defense management.

Sound knowledge and practical experience to assess and develop Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and/or Operating Instructions (OIs), and to administer, operate, and manage services under C2BMC operational control.

Preferred Qualifications

Current, active in‑scope DoD‑issued Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to be read onto SCI/SAP.

Experience liaising with other DoD Agencies and associated Missile Defense Systems operations/organizations.

Experience with U.S. Space Force, USSTRATCOM, or working within the space domain.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Salary
Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500 – $176,300 (based on scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience). Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and in certain leadership positions, long‑term incentives.

EEO & Eligibility Statement
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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