Staff Configuration Analyst

Staff Configuration Analyst Palmdale, CA Job Details $146,300 - $219,500 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Top Secret Clearance Contract documentation review Contract review Military Configuration management Special Access Program Master's degree 8 years Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Doctor of Philosophy Senior level Project leadership Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Configuration Analyst within the System Integration Lab (SIL). This position will be on site and located in Palmdale, CA . In this role, the Configuration Analyst 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. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Key Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Tracking System Configuration. Supporting Enterprise Configuration Control Lead. Lead Configuration Control Board meetings. Manage System configuration(s) Analyzing proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Adjudicating configuration squawks, presents proposed solutions to leadership, and drives proposed solution to closure. Facilitating and leading multi-organization system configuration meetings to understand problems and suggest solutions. Continually seek to improve lab integration & test engineering rigor and efficiency

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree and 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. and 8 years of related professional/military experience. Must have an active DoD Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment. Professional experience supporting configuration management activities such as configuration tracking, change control and/or Configuration status accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MIL-HDBK-61A or similar configuration management standards. Experience using CM tools such as Teamcenter or similar Master's degree in a related discipline. Experience developing, evaluating or auditing plans, processes and procedures. Active Program Access(es).

Primary Level Salary Range:

$146,300.00 - $219,500.00 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.