Principal / Sr Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Plymouth, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Analyst. This role focuses on managing product configuration baselines and supports various engineering programs. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, extensive experience in Configuration Management/Data Management, and proficiency with PLM tools. The position offers a competitive salary and relocation assistance may be available.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Configuration Management/Data Management.
• Understanding of contractual requirements into program planning activities.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage product configuration baselines through PLM tools.
• Perform program audits and lead Configuration Control Board meetings.
• Generate and deliver Contract/Supplier Data Requirements Listings.

Skills

Configuration Management

Data Management

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Agile Program Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related fields

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

JIRA

Bitbucket

Confluence

Siemens PLM Tools

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an open opportunity for an experienced Configuration Management (CM) Analyst to join our team supporting our Plymouth, Minnesota location. This role is part of the Armament Systems Configuration and Data Management Team that focuses on providing tools, processes and subject matter expertise for configuration and data management activities across our programs, suppliers, and partners for all engineering programs. Analysts are key program drivers managing product configuration baselines (Functional, Allocated and Product) and releases through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, JIRA, Bitbucket, SharePoint, and system modeling tools.

Position Description

Program Analysts are at the forefront of program strategy creating, updating, and maintaining program Configuration Management / Data Management Plans and coaching/managing programmatic alignment to Configuration Management / Data Management Plans across various program or project Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). This individual will perform program or audits and lead various Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings in coordination with the internal team as well as external customer – supporting the process of Change Notices (CN’s), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variance (RFVs) for the program. They will be the program advocate and driver supporting the generation, release, and delivery of Contract/Supplier Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs/SDRLs) to our customers helping to ensure that the delivered items meet contractual requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• To qualify as Principal Configuration Management Analyst — Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 5 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management (CM)/Data Management (DM); or Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• To qualify as Sr. Principal Configuration Management Analyst — Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 8 years of related experience in CM/DM; or Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working configuration management in a highly regulated industry
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and must have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to a level of Secret
• Experience understanding and translating contractual requirements into program planning activities
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools
• Experience managing customer deliverables (CDRLs) and supplier deliverables (SDRLs)
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 and the proper application for drawing generation and Technical Data Package (TDP) deliveries

Preferred Qualifications

• Engagement in 1-2 professional engineering or project management organizations
• Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
• Experience with Agile Program Management
• Experience in aerospace industry
• Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
• Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools (Teamcenter ePIC or Teamcenter Unified Architecture)
• Familiarity with Export Control regulations (EAR/ITAR)
• Experience applying the CM/DM Standard of ANSI/EIA-649, as well as ASME Standards – Y14.100, Y14.34, Y14.35, and Y14.5-2009 (or later)
• Experience supporting and presenting at program reviews with customers
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for part and component part number entry and revision control for manufacturing and builds at various factory locations
• Familiar with drafting practices and design drawing interpretation, including program contract requirements application and verification

Salary Range: $84,600.00 - $127,000.00
Salary Range 2: $104,900.00 - $157,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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.