Manager Configuration Analysis 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Configuration Manager Level 3 to lead CDM activities across multiple solid rocket motor projects. You will guide planning, identification, change control, and audits while coordinating with engineering, production, and quality assurance to manage baselines and documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, CMII/ISO knowledge, and the ability to influence program leadership. Travel may be required, and a security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in configuration management or a related field, preferably within the aerospace industry OR 6 years if aerospace-focused.
• Strong understanding of configuration management standards (ISO, ANSI, CMII).
• Ability to influence change and lead diverse teams.
• Experience with CDM processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplined team overseeing Configuration and Data Management (CDM) for NGSP.
• Collaborate with Program/Engineering leadership to meet milestones and report KPIs.
• Provide guidance on CDM principles: Planning, Identification, Change Control, Status Accounting.
• Audit and maintain CDM process documentation; drive continuous improvement.
• Staffing, budgeting, policy implementation, and RCCA coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Influence change

Change management

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or a related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Sharepoint

DOORS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Space Systems is hiring a Configuration Manager Level 3, located in Huntsville, AL.

In this role; you will be integral in overseeing and ensuring implementation of configuration management for our multiple solid rocket motor projects.

What You’ll Get To Do

The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplined team overseeing Configuration and Data Management (CDM) for NGSP. They will work closely with Program/Engineering leadership to ensure long-term/short-term milestones are accomplished. They will gather, track, report, and be responsible for key performance indicators & cost/schedule performance.

The candidate will provide guidance and influence Program Leadership in the execution of all phases of CDM principles (Planning, Identification, Change Control, Status Accounting, Verification/Audits, Data Mgmt., etc.). Responsibilities include reviewing, updating, and maintaining CDM process documentation, auditing and evaluating compliance with these processes, sharing best practices among program practitioners, and implementing Corrective Actions resulting from audit findings to ensure continuous improvement. Tasking will include staffing, budget, and scope management, employee development, establishing/ implementing policy, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) response coordination/development and implementation, goal development and engagement planning, and ensuring the competitiveness of the CDM team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes.
• Ensure that configuration control is applied to complex engineering changes within the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with various departments including engineering, production, and quality assurance to plan and manage product baselines and documentation.
• Conduct configuration audits to verify conformance to requirements and facilitate the resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide expert guidance and support on configuration management best practices to project teams.
• Maintain configuration management databases and tools, ensuring the integrity and security of configuration data.
• Maintain catalog of Government Furnished Information (GFI/GFX)
• Perform labor, budgetary forecasting, and planning and performance based on program schedules and forecasts.
• Lead training and mentoring initiatives of other configuration analysts.
• Identify key performance indicators/metrics and present findings/reports to management and programs.
• Build high performing relationships with customer counterparts and interface as needed to support work scope.
• Engage daily with programs on matters of configuration and change management, conduct and lead Configuration Control Boards
• Provides CMDM inputs and responses to both internal and external audits (to include FQT, CM and DM processes).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in configuration management or a related field, preferably within the aerospace industry OR a minimum of 6 years of experience in configuration management or a related field, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding and experience with configuration management standards and practices (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CMII).
• Strong knowledge of how business processes work together to ensure interfaces with other business processes are efficient.
• Desire for and ability to influence change.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to manage the performance of a diverse organization.
• Strong interpersonal savvy, skilled in conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through understanding and management of internal customer relationships, prioritization, and delegation of tasks.
• Familiar with JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint, and DOORS to perform daily activities.
• Ability to provide balanced feedback to include difficult and transparent conversations
• Ability to write BOEs to support the needs of the CM/DM organization
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII-P, CMC).
• Ability to create systems or tools for efficiency and consistency within CM/DM.
• Experience working within NASA and DoD configuration management requirements.
• Understanding of NGPS products – chiefly solid rocket motor design, materials, manufacturing processes and quality inspection techniques.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

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.