Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Configuration Management Analyst / Principal Software Configuration Management Analyst to join our team in Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
• Develop and maintain software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products.
• Track and monitor changes to a software systems configuration metadata. This includes handling dependencies, version control, and variability management.
• Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable.
• Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development.
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support software product development and use.
• Generate and maintain program software development, release, and change records.
• Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.
• Train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
• The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.
Basic Qualifications
• Configuration Analyst: Master's degree and 0 years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related configuration and/or data management (CDM) experience, an Associate's degree and 4 years of related CDM experience, or 6 years of related CDM experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Principal Configuration Analyst: A PhD and 1 year of CDM experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of CDM experience, a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related CDM experience, and Associate's degree and 7 years of CDM experience, or 9 years of related CDM experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret 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.
• Experience in reviewing contract documents to determine documentation delivery required for each phase of project.
• Experience with analyzing proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system baseline.
• Experience is coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control.
Preferred Qualifications
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge and fluent in tool development
• Experience working in an agile environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00Secondary 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
- Active US Government Top Secret clearance with background investigation completed within last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
- Meet listed education/experience combinations for Configuration Analyst or Principal Configuration Analyst (e.g., Bachelor's +2 years, Bachelor's +5 years for principal, Master's/PhD equivalents, or equivalent years of experience)
- Experience developing and maintaining software configuration management tools, including build procedures, release engineering, and automation using programming, scripting, or database technologies
- Experience reviewing contract documents to determine required documentation deliveries for project phases
- Experience analyzing proposed product design changes to determine effects on product and system baselines
- Experience coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control
- Ability to work full-time on-site at the employer facility (no remote or hybrid work allowed)
- Willingness/ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
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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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