Software Development Analyst

Req

Team: 58 Information Systems

Entity:
Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

We're building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades.

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Researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of overall system. Documents testing and maintenance of system corrections.

We are seeking a “SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST 4” to serve as a key interface between the IT department and business operations, with a primary focus on MRP (Material Resource and Planning Application) and supporting systems. The Ingalls MRP system (IFS) supports all aspects of shipbuilding; from material procurement (working with Supply Chain), material flow and tracking (working with Production Control), work package creation, scheduling and budgeting (working with Planning and Industrial Engineering), and finally material consumption (working with Operations).

The individual will work with the above business units to assess requests, document requirements, and collaborate with the core IT team to deliver effective solutions. As this is a senior level position he/she will be asked to lead efforts and coordinate with the team.

This role includes some software development (at least base knowledge). This is a leadership position where the individual must be able to work with and motivate a team. The individual will follow all IT department processes and procedures and help ensure smooth integration of technology solutions across functional areas.

• Serve as the liaison between IT and business units regarding MRP configuration, enhancements, and material-based requirements.
• Intake, assess, and document business requests (process maps, requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria).
• Partner with the IT core team to design, test (UAT), and implement solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Lead the group’s change management process (communications, training coordination, stakeholder readiness, adoption tracking).
• Perform administrative duties related to IFS, requests, change management, and reporting.
• Conduct field visits to warehouses and storerooms (on and offsite) to understand operational workflows and constraints.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, security standards, and governance.
• Track and report on progress, risks, and issues; elevate as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience
• Master’s degree and 7 years of experience
• PhD and 5 years of experience

• Software Development Skill Set – Proficient in reading, understanding, and following existing codebases; able to analyze program logic, trace execution flow, and identify areas for improvement or debugging.
• Database Design (Oracle/SQL) Skill Set – Strong understanding of relational database concepts and query languages; skilled in writing, optimizing, and managing SQL queries in Oracle and related environments.
• Business Analysis & Requirements Management – translating business needs into clear functional requirements.
• MRP Proficiency – understanding modules tied to materials, warehousing, and supply chain workflows; preferably with IFS MRP Application.
• Change Management Leadership – planning…