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Website Software Developer / Principal Website Software Developer

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Website Software Developer / Principal Website Software Developer to join our growing team of diverse professionals in Suffolk, Virginia. The Planner will support the Joint Staff Support team in delivering collective joint training (CJT) to enhance the operational effectiveness of the current and future joint force. The Software Developer will perform duties throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) in coordination with supported military customers and CJT leads.

Responsibilities:

• Researches exercise related topics to create relevant content
• Uses markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
• Maintains and improve websites
• Collaborates with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability of pages
• Obtains feedback from, and builds solutions for, users and customers
• Writes functional requirement documents and guides
• Creates quality mockups and prototypes
• Ensures high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
• Stays up to date on emerging technologies
• Serves as a functional expert for the planning, conceptualization, and preparation of media products for joint and combined military exercises and mission rehearsals
• Provides consulting expertise to military or defense clients in the development of synthetic media
• Coordinates and adjusts suspense dates based on the need and ability to develop products
• Attends exercise planning conferences, In-Progress Reviews, and coordination meetings
• Serves as media cell member during execution of joint training events around the world

This position may also be filled at the Principal level per the requirements below.

Basic Qualifications for Website Software Developer:

• High school diploma with a minimum of 7 years of proven web communications , front-end developer, or Public Relations experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of proven web communications , front-end developer, or Public Relations experience
• Master’s degree with 1 year of proven web communications , front-end developer, or Public Relations experience
• Hands on experience with markup languages
• Experience with JavaScript, CSS and jQuery
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Understanding of layout aesthetics
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Familiarity with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop and content management systems
• Must be willing and able to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as needed (up to 25% of the time)
• Must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
• Must be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia

Basic Qualifications for Principal Website Software Developer:

• High school diploma with a minimum of 10 years of proven web communications , front-end developer, or Public Relations experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of proven web communications , front-end developer, or Public Relations experience
• Master’s degree with 4 years of proven web communications , front-end developer, or Public Relations experience
• Hands on experience with markup languages
• Experience with JavaScript, CSS and jQuery
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Understanding of layout aesthetics
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Familiarity with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop and content management systems
• Must be willing and able to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as needed (up to 25% of the time)
• Must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
• Must be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or similar role
• Portfolio of published articles
• Experience doing research using multiple sources
• Familiarity with web publications
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems
• Five years of related administrative experience
• Five years of front-end web development
• Three years of supervisory experience

Salary Range: $70,100 USD - $105,100 USD

Salary Range 2: $86,300 USD - $129,500 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.