Software Analyst

501687 Software Analyst

Job Requirement: Software Analyst – UHPO Aviation Systems

Work Location: Huntsville, AL 

Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day in office (remote work is not authorized)

Relocation: Negotiable 

Position Summary:
IronMountain Solutions is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Software Analyst to support the Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) in the coordination, development, and sustainment of aviation software capabilities. The candidate will play a key role in aligning software efforts across multiple stakeholders to support fielded systems, including the UH-60M Black Hawk and UH-60V Black Hawk. This position focuses on software integration, interoperability, and the synchronization of Operational Flight Program (OFP) deliveries to ensure efficient and effective capability deployment to Army units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate development and sustainment activities for UHPO USLV applications, ensuring alignment with government direction and program objectives
• Interpret, communicate, and clarify government guidance related to USLV capabilities and implementation
• Identify risks associated with USLV development and sustainment, and recommend mitigation strategies that balance cost, schedule, and performance
• Assess fielded solutions to identify capability gaps and propose actionable improvements
• Coordinate development and integration of software loading solutions aligned with ARINC 615 and ARINC 665 standards
• Articulate and implement government direction for ARINC-based software loading applications
• Recommend actions to address risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities within software loading processes
• Coordinate across UHPO and other Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Program Offices to improve collaboration and expand the use of USLV and ARINC-based solutions
• Identify opportunities to enhance synergy and standardization in Operational Flight Program (OFP) software loading across aviation programs
• Lead coordination efforts to consolidate multiple OFPs into unified software releases for fielded aircraft
• Interpret and clarify government direction regarding unified software delivery strategies
• Identify and manage risks associated with independently scheduled OFPs and their integration into recurring, synchronized release cycles
• Develop and present recommendations to improve alignment, reduce delivery conflicts, and optimize release timelines
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Completed Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of aviation software integration, sustainment, and Operational Flight Program (OFP) management
• Ability to interpret and translate government direction into actionable plans and coordinated efforts
• Experience identifying risks, gaps, and inefficiencies, and developing practical mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with software loading processes and standards, including ARINC 615 and ARINC 665
• Ability to coordinate across multiple technical, logistical, and programmatic stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting UHPO or working within Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation environments
• Familiarity with Army aviation platforms, particularly the UH-60M and UH-60V
• Background in systems engineering, software integration, or test and evaluation
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Travel < 10%

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer