Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.
This position is responsible for the planning and coordinating preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. You will review contracts to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. You will analyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. You will also coordinate modification records for management control, establish change orders, and prepare for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. You will review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. In this role you will support program configuration and data management requirements.
This position may be filled as either an Associate Configuration Analyst or Configuration Analyst.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate Configuration Analyst: Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience, an Associate's degree and 2 years of experience, OR 4 years of professional work experience in a role were job duties included handling financial accounting, making independent decisions and recommendations on behalf of the business, data management or system acquisitions in a DoD or contracting environment may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
- Configuration Analyst: Master's degree with 0 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience, OR 6 years of professional work experience in a role were job duties included handling financial accounting, making independent decisions and recommendations on behalf of the business, data management or system acquisitions in a DoD or contracting environment may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated US government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A.
• Perform Technical Review Board and Configuration Control Board activities supporting baseline activities.
• Establish agendas, publish minutes & track meeting actions.
• Process change packages through lifecycle including disposition & documentation / hardware implementation.
• Perform program data release functions via Product Lifecycle Management tools.
• Data management for deliverable CDRLs, non-CDRL documents and SDRLs
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence and SharePoint
• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Understanding of configuration management principles / best practices to include management of contract and supplier data
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Primary Level Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $81,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Relevant professional experience (0-6 years depending on level)
- Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a US government Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- On-site work in Melbourne, Florida
- Knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
- Knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and program data release functions
- Experience processing change packages through their lifecycle and supporting TRB/CCB activities
- Familiarity with managing deliverable CDRLs, non-CDRL documents, and SDRLs
- Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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