Software Configuration Analyst 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Aurora, CO is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst 4 to establish and control software baselines, coordinate builds and releases, and ensure traceability.

You will support build pipelines, documentation control, and change management across development teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Required: active SCI clearance, strong CM process knowledge, and experience with Git/Subversion and release documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with significant relevant experience; SCI clearance preferred
• Experience planning, executing, and monitoring software builds across environments
• Proficiency with configuration management tools and branching/merging strategies
• Experience documenting software changes with traceability to requirements or tickets
• Familiar with CM documentation practices and release processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor software builds across development, integration, test, and release environments
• Establish, maintain, and control software baselines across branches and versions
• Implement and maintain CM processes and tools (Git, Subversion) for traceability
• Coordinate documentation of changes, rationale, and impact assessments
• Manage release of build artifacts and associated documents (release notes, CI logs)
• Lead or support Change Control Board activities and record decisions
• Collaborate with software, systems engineering, test, and integration teams to deliver builds/releases
• Monitor CM metrics and propose process improvements

Skills

Git

Subversion

CI/CD pipelines

Documentation

Change control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Git

Subversion

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time## DescriptionAt 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst 4 to join our team in Aurora, CO.The Software Configuration Management Analyst is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and controlling multiple software baselines, managing build and release activities, and ensuring that all changes are properly documented and controlled. This role supports development and integration teams by providing reliable, repeatable software builds and documented releases in accordance with program and organizational standards.Key Responsibilities* Plan, execute, and monitor software builds across development, integration, test, and release environments.* Establish, maintain, and control multiple software baselines, including development, integration, test, and production branches.* Implement and maintain configuration management processes and tools (e.g., Git, Subversion, branching/merging strategies) to ensure traceability and reproducibility of software baselines.* Coordinate and perform documentation of software changes, ensuring that change descriptions, rationale, and impact assessments are captured and linked to the appropriate requirements, tickets, and baselines.* Maintain documentation control for configuration management artifacts (e.g., build instructions, release notes, configuration item lists, CM plans), including versioning, approvals, and distribution.* Manage release of documents associated with software builds and baselines (e.g., release notes, build manifests, interface control documents), ensuring correct routing, approval, and storage in the designated repositories.* Lead or support the facilitation of change control activities, including preparation for Change Control Board (CCB) or Engineering Change Review meetings, presentation of proposed changes, and documentation of decisions.* Ensure that all software changes and releases comply with program CM plans, standards, and applicable organizational or customer requirements.* Collaborate closely with software development, systems engineering, test, and integration teams to ensure smooth, coordinated delivery of software builds and releases.* Monitor CM metrics (e.g., build success rate, change backlog, baseline health) and recommend process improvements.Basic Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.* Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application* Involvement with software builds (e.g., build scripts, CI/CD pipelines, build automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).* Knowledge of controlling multiple software baselines (e.g., branch management, tagging, merging strategies in Git or other SCM tools).* Demonstrated experience in documentation of software changes, including clear change descriptions, impact analysis, and traceability to requirements or tickets.* Knowledge of documentation control practices (versioning, approvals, distribution) using document management or ALM tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion, SharePoint, Confluence).* Experience with the release of documents supporting software deliveries (release notes, build reports, configuration item lists).* Experience in facilitation of change control processes (e.g., supporting or leading CCBs, managing change requests, recording decisions).* Strong attention to detail and discipline in following established CM processes.* Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications:* Experience working in a regulated or mission-critical environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical, automotive).* Familiarity with configuration audits and compliance reporting.* Experience defining or improving CM processes, standards, and templates.* Knowledge of software lifecycle models (Agile, incremental, waterfall) and how CM supports each.#COSpacePrimary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.