Configuration Analyst Level 2

Northrop Grumman; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Buffalo, NY seeks a Configuration Analyst Level 2 to facilitate change boards, maintain configuration control, and prepare technical documentation to meet contract requirements.

The role involves reviewing design changes, coordinating modification records, and supporting program data management. Some travel is expected; DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6 years of professional work experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience using collaboration tools like SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate change boards including Configuration Control and Technical Review Boards.
• Maintain configuration control to include creation, maintenance, and shipping of physical media as necessary.
• 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.
• Support program configuration and data management requirements

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

This position will be located in Buffalo, New York. Configuration Analyst Level 2

Position Summary / Responsibilities

• Facilitate change boards including Configuration Control and Technical Review Boards.
• Maintain configuration control to include creation, maintenance, and shipping of physical media as necessary.
• 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.
• Support program configuration and data management requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for a Configuration Analyst and 2 years of professional work experience and a Bachelor's Degree OR a total of 6 years of professional work experience in lieu of degree requirement may be considered
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience using collaboration tools like SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Experience using Mission Product Lifecycle Management (MPLM)
• Understanding of configuration management principles / best practices to include configuration status accounting
• Understanding of DoD Contracts to include interpreting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00

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.