Software Developer

Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) as a Software Developer and help modernize the financial systems that power the Naval Reactors Program. In this role, you’ll work with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Time Management System (TMS), and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms-driving the transition to secure cloud-based SaaS solutions and infusing AI/ML to improve forecasting, analytics, and decision making. You’ll collaborate across Financial Services, Procurement, Materials & Information Management, IT, and HR to deliver high impact solutions within the Business Systems Program Management Office, a fast-paced environment focused on optimizing business operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to AI/ML initiatives that automate and enhance financial processes (e.g., forecasting, budgeting, anomaly detection) under the guidance of senior developers and analysts.
• Develop and enhance components of ERP, TMS, and EPM solutions, and assist with cloud/SaaS migrations in collaboration with senior developers and architects.
• Design, build, and enhance reporting and data solutions that incorporate AI/ML?driven insights, working closely with analytics and business teams.
• Translate defined business requirements into clear technical designs for features and enhancements, and participate in validating new features and upgrades (testing, documentation, and user feedback).
• Implement and maintain data and analytics features, including near real?time reporting, that reduce manual work and support data?driven decisions.
• Follow established best practices, security standards, and ethical AI guidelines, and apply them consistently in your code and solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, business units, and other stakeholders to deliver modern, AI?enhanced capabilities as part of a cross?functional team.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with ERP/TMS/EPM cloud solutions; Oracle ERP experience preferred.
• Hands on experience with Java or similar languages, relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle), and building or maintaining data pipelines.
• Experience building integrations and data workflows (e.g., REST APIs, ETL tools, Azure Data Factory, SSIS) and working with data warehouse or data lake environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and DevOps practices, including Git based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and platforms (e.g., Azure ML, Microsoft Copilot, SpyglassGPT or similar), and ability to consume and integrate AI/ML services or models via APIs with attention to data privacy and responsible AI.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, or apps using tools such as Power BI and Power Apps, and exposure to ServiceNow for workflow or ticketing; experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Understanding of common software design principles and patterns, and ability to collaborate effectively with other developers, analysts, and business stakeholders in a cross functional team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities., Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Performance Management, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Lake, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), DevOps, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Git, Java, Materials Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Nuclear Reactor, Oracle Database, Oracle ERP, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Safety/Work Safety, Scripting (Scripting Languages), ServiceNow, Software Design, Software Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Training, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Truck Driver, United States Department of Energy (DOE), United States Navy (USN), Vehicle Fleets, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range $86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation’s submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors, and NTPU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946.

With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets.

Company Size: 5,000 to 9,999 employees

Industry: Government and Military