Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Principal Configuration Analyst (Level 3), to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Air Systems Integration organization. This role is located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Essential Functions:  

The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to: 

• Support Program tasks and attend meetings.
• Maintain Configuration Management Command Media, Work Instructions and perform updates as required.
• Perform CDM metrics on a recurring basis and support Program prep meetings.
• Engineering Release activities for the F-35 Composite Structure Definition IPT.  This includes Build-To-Package (BTP), Source Control Drawings (SCD), Tech Packages, Engineering Schedule Change Record (ESCR) approvals.
• Creation of the BTP, SCD, Tech packages and associated supporting engineering business items and data, BTP/SCD Lifecycle (workflow) execution, approval and formal engineering release.
• Ensuring a Fully Linked Integrated Engineering Bill-of-Material (EBOMs) on all engineering releases. This involves working in TeamCenter Enterprise and TeamCenter Unified (AeroSource) in order to maintain a valid, formally released EBOM.
• Provides assistance and support to other F-35 IPT teams requiring Configuration Management assistance.
• Requires meticulous attention to detail while maintaining control over all documents in flow.
• Collaborates and coordinates with Technical Leads in the preparation, processing, and release of engineering documentation through the release process.
• The selected candidate must be able to support audits, update procedures, and communicate effectively and clearly.
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• Leveraging your understanding of program document tree hierarchy and Manufacturing Engineering hierarchy
• A statement of work that requires familiarity with overall Systems Engineering and Design processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related military / professional experience OR a Master's degree with at least 3 years of related military / professional experience OR a Ph.D. with at least 1 year of related military / professional experience
• Must have previous experience working in a configuration/project management capacity
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or higher clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Lean concepts
• Experience managing change boards or performing configuration management
• Experience with Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing and Test documentation
• Knowledge of EIA-649, National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management
• An existing DoD security clearance Secret or above
• Government Contracts experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.