Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

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 Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida and is contingent upon program clearance.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

• Interpretation of Form DD-1423 requirements and the direct correlation between Contract and Subcontract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRL/SDRLs).

• Validate Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.

• Manages supplier accounts for tracking, processing and reporting of supplier data deliverables.

• Work in a support capacity for the Supplier Management Team pertaining to assigned supplier accounts being managed.

• Coordinates modification records for management control.

• Applying Configuration Management and Data Management principles / best practices to include management of contract and supplier data.

• Must have a working understanding of MIL-HDBK-61.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

 Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least of 5 years of professional / military experience in a Systems Engineering or Configuration Data Management environment OR a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of professional / military work experience in a Systems Engineering or Configuration Data Management environment OR at least 9 years of professional / military experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Must have experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements.

• Must have an active US Government 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience within a Configuration and Data Management discipline.

• Advanced working experience in Jira.

• Working experience with SharePoint.

• Teamcenter proficiency.

• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Primary 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.