Principal Configuration Analyst – Configuration Mgmt Analyst (25-127)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst to join their dynamic team in Colorado Springs. This role is pivotal in supporting critical missile defense operations, ensuring the integration of advanced systems that protect national security. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Configuration and Data Management, as well as a strong background in software tools like Jira and Jenkins. Join a pioneering organization where your contributions will shape the future of defense technology and allow you to work on groundbreaking projects that matter. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Configuration and Data Management experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish Configuration and Data Management infrastructure.
• Prepare reports and metrics on change effects.

Skills

Configuration/Data Management

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

GitLab

Maven

Nexus

Hardware/Software Configuration Management

Engineering Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

GitLab

Maven

Nexus

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Configuration Analyst – Configuration Mgmt Analyst (25-127) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Colorado Springs, CO., plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Essential Functions:

1. Assisting with defining and establishing the Configuration and Data Management infrastructure to satisfy the five pillars of CM
2. Perform SW Builds, Harvesting, and Release
3. Support program CDRL source code deliveries
4. Establish change orders and prepare change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor personnel
5. Prepare reports of the change effect on the overall product
6. Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities
7. Review change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies
8. Ensure that customer requirements are implemented
9. Prepare metrics and various status reports
10. Perform CDRL deliveries
11. Administer program board meetings
12. Maintain HW/SW information in the program asset management system
13. Administer the contract media library
14. Create and maintain program plans and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered
2. Minimum 5 years of Configuration and Data Management experience
3. Must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
4. Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
5. Extensive Hardware/Software Configuration Management, Engineering, and Data Management knowledge
6. Required skill sets include:
7. Configuration/Data Management
8. Jira
9. Confluence
10. Jenkins
11. GitLab
12. Maven
13. Nexus
14. Familiarity with DoD security regulations

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

1. Health Plan
2. Savings Plan
3. Paid Time Off
4. Education Assistance
5. Training and Development
6. Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary Range: $82,900.00 - $124,300.00

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.

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.