Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is in Huntsville, AL.

Position Overview:

The selected Principal Configuration Analyst will be part of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapons System (GWS) Configuration Management and Data Management (CM/DM) Team which focuses on providing tools, processes and subject matter expertise for configuration and data management activities across our program, suppliers, and partners. CM analysts are key program drivers managing product configuration baselines (Functional, Allocated and Product) and releases through multiple tools/tools including JIRA, Bitbucket, SharePoint, and system modeling tools.

Essential Functions:

• Perform Software/Hardware/Firmware Configuration Management functions.
• Maintain integrity of SW and HW configurations using program tools.
• Capture product baselines; conduct configuration status accounting and audits.
• Develop and release media, ensure proper marking, and perform data integrity checks.
• Support Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and processes for Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Trouble Reports (TRs), Drawing Revision Notices (DRNs).
• Process Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs).
• Develop Certification Data Packages for test events and engage with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Prepare and maintain configuration management plans and procedures, and support process audits.
• Serve as an advocate for the program; coordinate and deliver Contract / Supplier Delivery Requirements Lists (CDRLs/SDRLs) to meet contractual requirements.
• Develop solutions for complex issues independently.
• Generate CM metrics as needed.
• Assist in implementing innovative concepts to streamline processes, maintain quality, and boost efficiency.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management (CM)/Data Management (DM); or a Master’s Degree plus 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD. and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Applicants must be a US Citizen and have a current active in-scope US Government DoD issued Secret security clearance, which is required to start work
• Must be able to work onsite and in-person within a closed-area work environment full-time.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs. 
• Experience understanding and translating contractual requirements into program planning activities
• Experience using configuration and data management tools
• Experience managing customer deliverables (CDRLs) and supplier deliverables (SDRLs)
• Experience working configuration management in a highly regulated industry
• Experience performing and analyzing data integrity scans
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or sciences & analytics preferred
• Engagement in 1-2 professional engineering or project management organizations
• Experience with Agile Program Management
• Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
• Experience running and analyzing Checksum scans
• Experience applying the CM/DM Standard of ANSI/EIA-649
• Experience supporting and presenting at program reviews
• Familiarity with the Missile Defense Agency (MAP) Assurance Provisions

Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00

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.