Configuration Analyst / Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Configuration Analyst / Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

**This role may be filled at the Base OR Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below**

In this role, the Configuration Analyst plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Change Management:

• Facilitate change boards including Configuration Control and Technical Review Boards
• Establish and maintain configuration management libraries to include document, software, and hardware configuration items
• Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met
• Administer change processes and ensure changes are documented in accordance with program requirements.
• Collaboration with the team in the review and analysis of released engineering change data, coordinating changes with engineering, quality, mission assurance, and engineering data control activities.

Data Management:

• Perform Contract and Supplier Data Requirements activities to include planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery
• Manage and document the change package lifecycle from initiation to closure of the packages and verify the implementation in complete and status records are updated
• Review documents for correct markings based on contract and company guidance
• Perform Configuration Status Accounting and Metrics generation on data management activities
• Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control.

Technical Requirements:

• Perform Data Transfer Authority (DTA) functions in classified areas
• Create and Maintain Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) and Supplier Requirements Documents (SRD)
• Support the development and maintenance of Configuration Management and Data Management tools.
• Generate reports that provide the status of Configured items, and the maturity of technical baselines.
• Administer Configuration audit activities for both internal and external stakeholders.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications (Base):

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master’s degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience

• Must have an active DoD Interim Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Basic Qualifications (Principal):

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience

• Must have an active DoD Interim Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient using Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Understanding of DoD Contracts to include interpreting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements
• Knowledge of configuration management Principals / best practices to include configuration status accounting
• Familiarity with EIA-649-1, MIL-HDBK-61, or GEIA-859
• Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents
• Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Experience with databases, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), or Tableau

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

The 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.