Senior Configuration Lead DoD Secret Clearance

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 Space Systems seeks a Principal Configuration Analyst in Huntsville, AL, to lead configuration management across documents, software, and hardware. You will drive change control, audits, and data-management activities with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires DoD Secret Clearance, strong communication, and experience with JP Confluence and Jira. Relocation may be offered; salary is competitive and aligned with market standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SAP.
• Familiar with DoD contracts and CDRL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and document configuration boards and change boards.
• Maintain and audit configuration-management libraries for docs, software, and hardware.
• Coordinate prep, review, and release of drawings, specs, schedules, and contract mods.
• Administer change processes and track status with engineering, quality, and mission assurance.
• Manage full lifecycle of change packages from initiation to closure.
• Perform configuration status accounting, metrics, and reporting on baselines.
• Conduct configuration audits and verify document markings per guidance.
• Support data-management tools and supplier data-requirement activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders and present on configuration issues.

Skills

Configuration management

Change control processes

Microsoft Office & SharePoint

DoD familiarity

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a technical field

PhD (optional)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Principal Configuration Analyst in Huntsville, AL, to lead configuration management across documents, software, and hardware. You will drive change control, audits, and data-management activities with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires DoD Secret Clearance, strong communication, and experience with JP Confluence and Jira. Relocation may be offered; salary is competitive and aligned with market standards.