Configuration and Data Management Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Configuration and Data Management Analyst (Level 3 or 4) to support mission-critical programs in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role requires a Top Secret clearance and strong CDM expertise in hardware configuration and data management.

You will coordinate documentation, manage configuration baselines, and drive change processes across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, ensuring compliance with program requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance (current and within scope).
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience or PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Knowledge of CDM principles related to hardware configuration, data and change management.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools such as SharePoint, Atlassian tools, Windchill, Enovia, or EPLM.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate project documentation: engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications.
• Review contracts to determine documentation requirements for each phase; assess impact of design changes on product and system.
• Coordinate modification records for management control and ensure alignment of documentation with engineering data control activities.
• Establish and maintain configuration baselines; implement Configuration Control Board, ECRs, TRs, and DRNs with approved changes.
• Conduct configuration audits; verify compliance with requirements and ensure drawings, specs, and reports reflect latest changes.
• Serve as program advocate; deliver CD/RL documentation to meet contractual requirements and supplier delivery needs.
• Develop solutions for complex issues and implement innovative ideas to streamline processes and maintain quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree + 3 years experience

PhD + 1 year experience

Tools

SharePoint

Atlassian tools

Windchill

Enovia

ePLM

MBSE

CAMEO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Configuration and Data Management Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

Selected candidate 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.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

• Support program start-up planning, staff onboarding/offboarding tracker, and management of signature authorization list
• Evaluate Configuration and Data Management (CDM) contractual requirements and ensure alignment with company standards. Develop, implement, and maintain CM/DM Plans throughout the lifecycle of the program
• Setup program configuration and data management environments, program templates. Support documentation tree development and maintenance. Enter new Parts and maintain BOMs in CM tool
• Ensure all components and documents are clearly identified and controlled. Manage changes to configuration items through a formal change control process. Ensure physical and functional configurations match their documentation
• Establish and maintain the configuration baseline and implement Configuration Control Board (CCB), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Trouble Reports (TRs), and Drawing Revision Notices (DRNs) approved changes. Conduct document peer reviews of unclassified and classified internal and deliverable material
• Conduct configuration audits to verify compliance with documented requirements. Reviews engineering documentation, reports, specifications, and drawings to determine documentation and material requirements, ensure compliance with engineering specifications, and to ensure engineering orders reflect latest requirements
• Serve as an advocate for the program; coordinate and deliver Contract / Supplier Delivery Requirements Lists (CDRLs/SDRLs) to meet contractual requirements
• Develop solutions for complex issues independently. Assist in implementing innovative concepts to streamline processes, maintain quality, and boost efficiency. Ensure adherence to industry standards, organizational policies, and contractual requirements regarding configuration and data management.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience or PhD with 1 year of professional experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Knowledge of CDM principles related to hardware configuration, data and change management principles and proficiency in the use of configuration management tools such as: (SharePoint, Atlassian tools, Windchill, Enovia, or EPLM)
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel & PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe, and other related CDM programs

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience or PhD with 4 years of professional experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Knowledge of CDM principles related to hardware configuration, data and change management principles and proficiency in the use of configuration management tools such as: (SharePoint, Atlassian tools, Windchill, Enovia, or EPLM)
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel & PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe, and other related CDM programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and cultivate positive, productive relationships with colleagues by leveraging strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of CDM functions, aerospace industry processes, and best practices
• Familiar with software configuration, software build management, and software control
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 10007, MIL-STD-973/IEEE 828, or EIA-649/ GEIA-859
• Tool Development experience using Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket), O2B, Costpoint, SAP, Windchill, ePLM
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), CAMEO
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities

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.