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Configuration Analyst (Level 3/4)

Northrop Grumman

Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$94,200 - $141,200
Unspecified
IT - Software
Redondo Beach, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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's Space Systems has an opening for either a Principal Configuration Analyst (Level 3) or a Senior Principal Configuration Analyst (Level 4) to join our team located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA. In this role, you will support the program's Release Engineering team's Configuration & Data Management activities.

Core responsibilities:
  • Facilitate the SDRB/SCCB activities
  • Establish agendas, publish minutes & track meeting actions
  • Maintenance of the Discrepancy Report (DR) databases
  • Formal document control and release
  • Provide assistance to the Software Project personnel in configuration control and formal release of work products
  • Maintain, update, and publish multiple build plans on a weekly cadence
  • Contribute to process improvement as we transition to new Agile methodologies of accomplishing the goals of SCM
  • Contribute to training others in SCM Data Management tasks and in helping software program personnel better understand those processes
  • Contribute to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts


This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Principal Configuration Analyst (A03): 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD
  • Senior Principal Configuration Analyst (A04): 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance required at the time of application with the ability to obtain SCI prior to start
  • Ability to apply principles of a Configuration Management Plan (CMP)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and comfortable with tables, figures, diagrams, etc
  • Knowledge of product baselines
  • Ability and willingness to work extended hours as need to stay ahead of deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot configuration issues
  • Experience outlining meeting topics and objectives, and ability to document and manage multiple meetings


Preferred Qualifications:
  • SCI clearance
  • Domain knowledge of Configuration Mgmt. standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A &/or EIA-649B &/or EIA-649-1
  • Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira and Confluence)
  • Experience or familiarity with ClearQuest
  • Experience with basic Linux commands
  • Previous experience on a Software development or Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programs


Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.
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