Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Configuration Analyst - Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, and this position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA as a fully onsite role.
Job responsibilities of the Configuration Analyst - Level 2 or 3 include, but are not limited to, the following:
Identification
-Assign and control program hardware/software data identification control numbers per program & Functional Home Room (FHR) mandates
-Enforce & assign part & serial number requirements
Change Management
-Perform Technical Review Board and Configuration Control Board activities
-Establish agendas, publish minutes & track meeting actions
-Process change packages through lifecycle include disposition & documentation/hardware implementation
-Perform program data release functions via Product Lifecycle Mgmt. tools
Configuration Status Accounting
-Development & maintain various CDM reports for program support. Examples: Configured Item Identification List, Engineering Change Request status, CDM performance metrics
Verification & Audits
-Support internal program CDM audits against program SOW & Functional Command Media mandates
-Provide aid to Functional Configuration Audits & perform Physical Configuration Audit
-Document Management for deliverable CDRLs and non-CDRL documents
Basic Qualifications for Configuration Analyst - Level 2:
-Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience OR
-Master’s degree with 1 year of experience.
-Domain knowledge of Configuration Mgmt. standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A &/or EIA-649C &/or EIA-649-1
-Ability and willingness to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance AND SCI clearance at time of application.
-Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface well with program management/customers.
-Experience with product lifecycle management software, Teamcenter highly preferred
Basic Qualifications for Configuration Analyst - Level 3:
-9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree OR
-Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
-Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience OR
-PhD with 1+ year(s) of relevant experience
-Domain knowledge of Configuration Mgmt. standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A &/or EIA-649B &/or EIA-649-1
-Ability and willingness to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance AND SCI clearance at time of application.
-Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface well with program management/customers.
-Experience with product lifecycle management software, Teamcenter highly preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
-Large-scale cross functional project team experience
-Experience using TeamCenter, CPLM PLM tool, and Enovia
-Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance and/or SCI Clearance at time of application
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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
-401k
-Educational Assistance
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
-Paid Time Off
-Health & Wellness Resources
-Employee Discounts
-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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 with 2 years of experience for Level 2, or equivalent master’s degree with 1 year of experience
- For Level 3, 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience
- Alternatively for Level 3, a master’s degree with 3+ years or a PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience
- Knowledge of configuration management standards including MIL-HDBK-61A and EIA-649B, EIA-649C, or EIA-649-1
- Ability and willingness to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret and SCI clearance
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interface effectively with program management and customers
- Experience with product lifecycle management software, preferably Teamcenter
- Large-scale cross-functional project team experience
- Experience using Teamcenter, CPLM, and Enovia
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret and/or SCI clearance
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