Principal Configuration Analyst - 18216

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Configuration Analyst in Huntsville, AL, to lead configuration management for the Sentinel program. The role requires DoD clearance, deep knowledge of contracts, and coordination across engineering, quality, and mission assurance teams.

You will document change processes, manage libraries, and ensure compliance with CDRL and contract requirements, while leveraging tools like Jira, Confluence, and Tableau to produce metrics and reports.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of DoD contracts and CDRL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and document Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and Change Boards.
• Establish, maintain, and audit configuration-management libraries for documents, software, and hardware items.
• Plan and coordinate preparation, review, and release of engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Administer change processes, including change-order creation, authorization, status tracking, and integration with engineering, quality, and mission-assurance functions.
• Manage the full lifecycle of change packages—from initiation through closure—verifying implementation and updating status records.
• Provide technical configuration liaison with senior internal and external stakeholders, delivering presentations and coordinating cross-functional resolution of configuration issues.

Skills

US Citizenship

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems currently has an opening for a Principal Configuration Analyst. This position is located in Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Facilitate and document Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and Change Boards.
• Establish, maintain, and audit configuration-management libraries for documents, software, and hardware items.
• Plan and coordinate preparation, review, and release of engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Administer change processes, including change-order creation, authorization, status tracking, and integration with engineering, quality, and mission-assurance functions.
• Manage the full lifecycle of change packages—from initiation through closure—verifying implementation and updating status records.
• Perform configuration status accounting, generate metrics, and produce reports on baseline maturity and item status.
• Conduct configuration audits and verify correct marking of documents per contract and corporate guidance.
• Execute contract and supplier data-requirement activities, including planning, scheduling, delivery, and maintaining Supplier Statements of Work and Supplier Requirements Documents.
• Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of configuration-management and data-management tools.
• Provide technical configuration liaison with senior internal and external stakeholders, delivering presentations and coordinating cross-functional resolution of configuration issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 1 year of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Understanding of DoD contracts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Knowledge of configuration-management principles and best practices, including standards such as EIA-649-1, MIL-HDBK-61, and GEIA-859.
• Experience developing and maintaining program plans, process documentation, and configuration-management tools.
• Proficiency with configuration-management data tools such as Atlassian Jira, Confluence, and Tableau.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface across all levels of the organization.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.