Principal Software Configuration & Release Analyst

ngc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst or Principal Software Configuration Analyst to develop, enforce, and maintain SCM processes for a large-scale program. Role is on-site in Huntsville and involves integrating SCM with CI/CD pipelines and supporting COTS/MOTS/GOTS software delivery.

The position requires active secret clearance, a bachelor's degree, and relevant experience in software builds, baseline control, and change management.

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance required at application.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ experience in SCM/software.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of controlling multiple software baselines (branch management, tagging, merging strategies).
• Experience documenting changes with traceability to requirements or tickets.
• Experience facilitating change control processes (CCBs, change requests).
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined CM practices.
• Excellent communication across cross-functional teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor software builds across environments.
• Maintain and control multiple software baselines and branches.
• Document software changes with rationale and traceability.
• Manage release notes and related CM artifacts.
• Lead or support Change Control Board activities and decisions.
• Ensure compliance with CM plans and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with development, systems engineering, QA, and integration teams.
• Coordinate generation and delivery of CDLs and related contractual obligations.

Skills

Secret clearance

CI/CD pipelines

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

DMDS

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst or Principal Software Configuration Analyst to develop, enforce, and maintain SCM processes for a large-scale program. Role is on-site in Huntsville and involves integrating SCM with CI/CD pipelines and supporting COTS/MOTS/GOTS software delivery.

The position requires active secret clearance, a bachelor's degree, and relevant experience in software builds, baseline control, and change management.