Northrop Grumman

Configuration Analyst - 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman$65K — $122K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree (with no experience) for Level 2; Bachelor's degree with 5 years or Master's with 3 years for Level 3; PhD with 1 year acceptable for Level 3
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, change notices, etc.)
  • Proficiency with one of the following: PLM, CAD, or MRP software
  • Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented with an understanding of big-picture concepts
  • Critical thinking skills for evaluating technical content.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and administer configuration management activities related to systems and products.
  • Follow documentation rules to ensure technical content meets customer requirements.
  • Research and verify technical content as needed for accuracy.
  • Evaluate technical content for cohesiveness and completeness.
  • Coordinate changes in product design documents with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Administer engineering data control activities including creating/releasing parts and managing change notices.
  • Enhance standard work associated with configuration management activities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to various projects.
  • A friendly team environment.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Configuration Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3 located in Promontory, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Participates in the coordination and administration of assigned configuration management activities related to identification, control, and accounting for systems, products and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements including:
  • Following specific set of documentation rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and external customer requirements
  • Researching and verifying technical content as needed
  • Evaluating technical content for cohesiveness and completeness
  • Coordinating changes to product design documents with engineering, quality manufacturing, and other support organizations. Ensures that customer requirements are implemented and ensures compliance with configuration management policies
  • Performing engineering data control activities which may include administration of government/industry documents (change notice, impact assessment, and where-used creation) and creation/release of parts
  • This position requires basic knowledge of drafting standards as well as basic drafting principles and item master understanding.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM), including structure and usage; ability to create and manage part demand requirements; and foundational knowledge of how ERP and MRP systems interact to drive material planning, production scheduling, and inventory control.
  • Participates in modifying and enhancing standard work associated with activities and responsibilities described above.
  • Other duties as assigned


Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, parts lists, change notices, manufacturing plans, test or laboratory procedures)
  • Experience using one of the following: PLM, CAD, or MRP software
  • Knowledge of how end-to-end business processes work together, ensuring efficient interfaces between related processes
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
  • Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture
  • Ability to work on a team or independently as needed
  • Excellent decision-making capability to make timely decisions with the information at hand
  • This position often involves critical thinking skills to evaluate technical content for cohesiveness and completeness
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance


Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, parts lists, change notices, manufacturing plans, test or laboratory procedures)
  • Experience using one of the following: PLM, CAD, or MRP software
  • Knowledge of how end-to-end business processes work together, ensuring efficient interfaces between related processes
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
  • Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture
  • Ability to work on a team or independently as needed
  • Excellent decision-making capability to make timely decisions with the information at hand
  • This position often involves critical thinking skills to evaluate technical content for cohesiveness and completeness
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • CMII certification preferred
  • Knowledge of agile or scrum methodologies
  • Development capability within the Microsoft Office suite (i.e. development of templates and macros)


Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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