Software Configuration Analyst / Principal Software Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Software Configuration Analyst to develop, enforce, and maintain SCM processes aligned with OSSP and contractual requirements. The role supports large- and small-scale programs with emphasis on configuration control and build management.

The candidate will coordinate builds, administer SCM tools, and participate in control-board meetings, while coordinating changes to program data and products. US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 2+ years of related experience; Master's with 0 years.
• Experience in software configuration management.
• Experience coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery.
• Understanding of SCM principles, industry practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and create configured builds for test and delivery.
• Administer SCM tools.
• Facilitate control board meetings and document builds/delivery.
• Coordinate changes to program data and products.

Skills

Agile experience

SCM knowledge

DevOps tooling

Python scripting

DoD clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Tools

Atlassian

Git

Jira

ClearCase

ClearQuest

Linux

Windows

Jenkins

Gitlab Pipelines

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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.

NGMS is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst/Principal Software Configuration Analyst to help develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes on large- and small-scale programs in accordance with the Organization's Standard Software Process (OSSP) and contractual requirements.

The Software Configuration Analyst will be responsible for:

• Coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery
• Administration of the SCM tools
• Facilitate and scribe for control board meetings, creating build and delivery documentation, and
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• Establish and implement procedures to coordinate changes to program data and products
• Possess understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices and standards as
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This position may be filled as a Software Configuration Analyst/Principal Software Configuration Analyst based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for a Software Configuration Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with at least 2 years of related experience; Master's with 0 years of experience.
• Prior professional work experience in software configuration management or within a related area
• Experience with coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery
• Understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices and standards is required
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and working as a member of a software development team in an Agile environment
• Ability to Obtain a D.O.D issued clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Configuration Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with at least 5 years of related experience, 3 years with a Master's, 0 years with a PhD.
• Prior professional work experience in software configuration management or within a related area
• Experience with coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery
• Understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices and standards is required
• Ability to Obtain a D.O.D issued clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical area
• Experience with implementing SCM on a large-scale program
• Experience with software source control and configuration management tools and environments (Atlassian, Git, Jira, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux and Windows)
• Experience in configuring and administering DevOps tools, including Jenkins, Gitlab Pipelines/Runners to streamline CI/CD processes
• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash, Python or PowerShell
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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,