Sentinel - Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - 18004

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst to join its team. This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

This role will report to operating Segment Configuration Management / Data Management, and Program Change Engineering Lead and will work directly with Configuration and Data Management (CM/DM-PCE) leadership in a wide array of tasks associated with both configuration and data management disciplines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning meeting agendas, conducting meetings, and recording meeting minutes, controlling technical baselines, and tracking configuration status, performing document reviews to include classification markings, data rights markings, and formatting, Familiarity with development and transfer of technical baselines, and conducting configuration audits.
• Developing Data Management products, knowledge, and experience with both Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL) processes.
• Developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, must be able to perform research and determine the best option from a variety of options without manager guidance.
• Plan, schedule and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives.
• Provide detailed CM/DM subject matter knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders when requested.
• Represent your organization as a prime contact on your assigned contract or project.
• Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and reporting status
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of tools/templates for monitoring project progress
• Preparation of status reports and presentations for NGC internal and Customer meetings
• Conduct risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization, and ensure compliance to customer and program risk management requirements
• Planning meeting agendas, conducting meetings, and recording meeting minutes, controlling technical baselines, and tracking configuration status, performing document reviews to include classification markings, data rights markings, and formatting, Familiarity with development and transfer of technical baselines
• Developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, must be able to perform research and determine the best option from a variety of options without manager guidance.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 Years with a Bachelor's degree, 6 Years with a Master's degree, 4 Years with a PhD.  An additional 4 years of direct Configuration Management or Data Management experience can be considered in 'lieu of' a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Experience with Microsoft tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams
• 2 years’ experience with configuration management or data management processes
• Experience working cross-functional integration teams ensuring consistent alignment and maintaining cost and schedule

Preferred Qualifications: 

• NG CPLM or Siemens Teamcenter Experience.
• Siemens NX and/or Capital Experience.
• JIRA, SharePoint Experience.
• ICBM Weapon Systems Experience.
• Familiarity with EIA-649 and/or MIL-HDBK-61.  
• Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, or a PhD with 1 year of related experience
• Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and leadership
• Experience with risk management
• Experience with proposal development
• Experience with analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Preferred Active DoD Clearance
• Preferred Active Special Program Access (PAR)
• 2+ years’ experience in Project management, Program Integration/Execution
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership
• Defense Industry experience
• Experience working in technical engineering environment
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.