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Northrop Grumman Aeronautical Systems sector is seeking Principal Configuration Analyst (Data Analysis) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Edwards, CA.
You will be responsible for specifying, collecting, processing, and presenting information from potentially several disparate data sets. Will generate actionable knowledge from data. Have the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for quickly developing recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data from many different types of sources. Have the ability to identify patterns and higher-level information from all the data sources through use of tools and application programming. Understands the general problem space and is confident in explaining the different insights generated from the data. Responsible for data integrity and metrics reporting. Must be familiar with aircraft systems such as avionics/mechanical equipment as well as other common systems. Will specify, collect, process, and present information from potentially several disparate data sets.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to extract and manipulate data from databases (e.g., SQL, MS Access DB)
- Experienced Microsoft Office skills with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Experience working in Plans Scheduling & Documentation (PS&D) or Maintenance Operations Center (MOC).
- Experience with technical data and electronic technical manual change processes.
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active US Government Clearance.
- Ability to use statistical programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, Power BI).
- Experience supporting aircraft mechanical and avionics systems.
- Experience evaluating engineering changes for implementation.
- Flightline experience.
- Maintenance background.
Primary 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 and 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience
- Ability to extract and manipulate data from databases (e.g., SQL, MS Access DB)
- Experienced Microsoft Office skills with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Experience working in Plans Scheduling & Documentation (PS&D) or Maintenance Operations Center (MOC)
- Experience with technical data and electronic technical manual change processes
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule including extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call 24/7
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP)
- Familiarity with aircraft systems such as avionics and mechanical equipment
- Active US Government Clearance
- Ability to use statistical programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, Power BI)
- Experience supporting aircraft mechanical and avionics systems
- Experience evaluating engineering changes for implementation
- Flightline experience
- Maintenance background
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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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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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







