Configuration Analyst/ Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Configuration Analyst/Principal Configuration Analyst in Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA. The role supports CDM, BOM reconciliation and SA/CSA activities across EBOM/MBOM/OBOM with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a Secret clearance (in-scope) and offers salary ranges with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including health, life, disability insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 0 years or Bachelor’s with 2 years CDM experience.
• Associate degree with 4 years CDM experience.
• 6 years CDM experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• CDM metrics and weekly program prep meetings.
• Cross-organizational collaboration to resolve CDM discrepancies across EBOM/MBOM/OBOM.
• CSA As Built reconciliation efforts during the product lifecycle.
• Training in TeamCenter Enterprise, SAP and MES tools; understand BOM.
• Deliver CSA outcomes per NGAS processes and customer SOW.

Skills

Configuration management

CDM experience

TeamCenter

SAP

MBOM/EBOM/OBOM

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

PhD in CDM (optional)

Tools

TeamCenter

SAP

MES

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Configuration Analyst/ Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA or Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

Essential Functions:

• Performing CDM metrics on a weekly basis and supporting Program prep meetings.
• Cross-organizational collaboration to resolve issues associated with reconciliation discrepancies across the As Designed (EBOM), As Planned (MBOM) and As-Built (OBOM) bills of materials including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality Assurance issues.
• Performing Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) As Built reconciliation efforts
• Training experience in TeamCenter Enterprise (PDM), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools, understanding of Bill-of-Materials (Engineering & Manufacturing) and product structure.
• CSA deliverables throughout the product lifecycle as well as fulfilling existing CDM program processes and plans in accordance with NGAS sector processes and our customer statement of work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Configuration Analyst : Master’s degree and 0 years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related configuration and/or data management (CDM) experience, an Associate’s degree and 4 years of related CDM experience, or 6 years of related CDM experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Principal Configuration Analyst: A PhD and 1 year of CDM experience, a Master’s degree and 3 years of CDM experience, a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related CDM experience, an Associate’s degree and 7 years of CDM experience, or 9 years of related CDM experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Prior experience in Configuration and Data Management
• Prior experience in Manufacturing
• Prior experience MES/SAP/CPLM
• Principle understanding of EBOMs, OBOMs, and MBOMs
• Government Contracts Experience.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/DCMA.
• Experience developing, evaluating or auditing plans, processes and procedures.
• Experience with Teamcenter.
• Experience with Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing and Test documentation.
• Familiarity with Cost/schedule/budget concepts and tools (EVMS, SAP, etc.)
• DoD secret clearance with the ability to obtain Program Access (PAR).
• Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61A and EIA-649, National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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

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.