Principal SW Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, seeks a Principal SW Configuration Analyst to manage software teams and ensure configuration management processes are implemented effectively. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience, as well as the ability to obtain necessary security clearances.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including project management using tools like Jira and maintaining software licenses. Salary range is $98,400 - $147,600, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in DoW configuration and/or data management.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret clearance.
• Understanding of configuration management principles including management of contract data.

Responsibilities

• Change board administrator and facilitator for software teams.
• Review and ensure implementation of CM processes.
• Create and maintain several projects within Jira.

Skills

Configuration management principles

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Artifactory

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Overview

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.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal SW Configuration Analyst to join our team located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.

Duties Include

• Change board administrator and facilitator-review, scribe, manage, report, and hold multiple meetings weekly with software teams in the appropriate allotted time period and deliver meeting minutes and notes at the conclusion of each meeting.
• Review several different software documentations, ensuring CM processes are implemented.
• Assist in creating and maintaining several projects within Jira.
• Organize, review, and authorize the release of new and revised documents specified by Program or Engineering Management.
• Building and creating an Artifactory to process and manage all software licenses for the program including costs and renewals more efficiently.
• Library custodian for all physical media that is acquired by the department for the program.

This position is contingent on obtainment of DoD Secret Security Clearance and Special Access Program clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in DoW configuration and/or data management or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional work experience in DoW configuration and/or data management.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) prior to start.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to start.
• Understanding of configuration management principles / best practices to include management of contract and supplier data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Previous experience working on a large proposal effort.
• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.