Software Configuration Analyst - Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 is looking for you to join our team as a Software Configuration Analyst - Level 3/4 based out of Aurora, CO

As a Software Configuration Analyst, you will be helping to develop and sustain systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are seeking team members who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex problems. Creativity and innovation are imperative for this role, because at Northrop Grumman, many of the problems we work on are impossible... until they're not.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Responsible for data management activities.

• Implement high-level prioritization of requests and communicate schedules to stakeholders, including customers.

• Create and maintain program data library asset databases.

• Ensure timely and accurate release of deliverables and program documents.

• Coordinate with document authors and project managers to ensure deadlines and special handling requirements are met for on-time quality delivery.

• Provide education on naming conventions and document format standards.

• Promote consistency in naming conventions and documentation standards across multiple projects.

• Ensure high-quality program documentation by performing technical editing to comply with deliverable templates.

• Identify and correct usage errors and edit deliverables for grammar, spelling, and formatting consistency.

• Create locked working templates for Engineers and Program Managers using Microsoft Office applications.

• Conduct all aspects of documentation management and data management for multiple projects.

• Review and report on program data metrics to benchmark effectiveness.

• Collaborate with team members and contribute to upgrading standards and best practice guidelines.

• Develop and implement review cycle plans, ensuring proper marking of classified documents according to required standards.

• Facilitate board meetings as needed by keeping notes and making updates based on meeting charter and process documents.

• Support program Configuration Management and Data Management (CM/DM) requirements.

• Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing, and administering program data management systems, databases, and configuration management tools to support program CM and DM requirements.

• Assist in building and managing program CM/DM systems and tools, libraries, workflows, and processes.

• Provide inputs into program level metrics to benchmark effectiveness of CM and DM performance.

• Lead the CM and DM efforts and work closely with the program, customer representatives, functional organizations, and suppliers to ensure that program CM and DM processes are accurately implemented.

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.

• Create and implement CM and DM processes that are accomplished within the bounds of the contract.

• Utilize integrated tools for accomplishing Configuration and Data Management Team mission needs.

• Facilitate Engineering Review Board and Configuration Control Board. This includes tracking engineering changes through the lifecycle, supporting the boards as a voting member, and creating and distributing agendas and meeting notes, along with announcements to baseline updates.

• Prepare work products to support CM audits.

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

This requisition may be filled as either a Level 3 or a Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility at time of application, and willingness to sit for a polygraph exam
• Ability to analyze/audit software products and documentation handoff from the developers
• Experience with SW release and Build process
• Knowledge of data management
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and experience in program contract review to determine documentation requirements for each work product and project phase
• Experience in providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees
• Strong knowledge and experience in managing documentation libraries
• Ability to interface well with program management/customers

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:

• 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility at time of application, and willingness to sit for a polygraph exam
• Ability to analyze/audit software products and documentation handoff from the developers
• Experience with SW release and Build process
• Knowledge of data management
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and experience in program contract review to determine documentation requirements for each work product and project phase
• Experience in providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees
• Strong knowledge and experience in managing documentation libraries
• Ability to interface well with program management/customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently under general direction and demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to use the following tools: GIT/GIT Lab, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence and Sharepiont
• Atlassian toolset experience
• Teamcenter Unified Architecture tool experience
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and communicate effectively within and outside the organization
• Ability to work independently under general direction and demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail
• Experience editing various types of contract deliverable documents in accordance with DoD and Air Force standards
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-963C, GEIA-859, and DoD 5010.12-M for data management
• Effective presentation and computer skills, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.