Northrop Grumman

Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman$81K — $122K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or 9+ years of experience without a degree.
  • Experience adhering to documented rules for technical compliance.
  • Active US Government Secret clearance with a recent background check.
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance promptly.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate project documentation preparation to meet contract requirements.
  • Review contracts to determine necessary documentation for projects.
  • Analyze design changes for impact on the overall product.
  • Interpret Form DD-1423 requirements related to deliverable lists.
  • Validate Configuration and Data Management SOW requirements.
  • Manage supplier accounts for tracking data deliverables.
  • Coordinate modification records for management control.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company paid holidays and personal time off.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida and is contingent upon program clearance.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

  • Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.

  • Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.

  • Interpretation of Form DD-1423 requirements and the direct correlation between Contract and Subcontract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRL/SDRLs).

  • Validate Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.

  • Manages supplier accounts for tracking, processing and reporting of supplier data deliverables.

  • Work in a support capacity for the Supplier Management Team pertaining to assigned supplier accounts being managed.

  • Coordinates modification records for management control.

  • Applying Configuration Management and Data Management principles / best practices to include management of contract and supplier data.

  • Must have a working understanding of MIL-HDBK-61.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least of 5 years of professional / military experience in a Systems Engineering or Configuration Data Management environment OR a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of professional / military work experience in a Systems Engineering or Configuration Data Management environment OR at least 9 years of professional / military experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Must have experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements.

  • Must have an active US Government Secret or higher 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working experience within a Configuration and Data Management discipline.

  • Advanced working experience in Jira.

  • Working experience with SharePoint.

  • Teamcenter proficiency.

  • Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Primary 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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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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