Sr Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/p

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior/Staff Configuration & Data Management Analyst to join our Palmdale, CA team. The role focuses on managing configurations, coordinating documentation, and ensuring contract requirements are met.

Travel up to 10% may be required. Preferred candidates hold DoD clearances and have experience with engineering/change processes, Jira/Confluence, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor with 8+ years experience (or Master with 6+ years; PhD with 4+ years).
• Active DoD Secret clearance or in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP access before start.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration of baseline products.
• Plan and coordinate project documentation (engineering drawings, production specs, schedules).
• Review contracts to identify documentation requirements for each phase.
• Apply knowledge of engineering/manufacturing processes to meet requirements.
• Analyze proposed design changes and their impact.
• Coordinate modification records and documentation for control.
• Establish change orders and documentation for authorization.
• Review and analyze released engineering-change data.
• Coordinate changes with Engineering, Quality, Support, Manufacturing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree + experience

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior or Staff Configuration & Data Management Analyst to join our team in Palmdale, CA or Oklahoma City, OK. This position does not offer remote, hybrid, or telework options. Travel of up to 10% may be required. The successful candidate will be assigned to

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing configuration of Baseline products.
• Plan and coordinate the preparation of project documentation, including:
  • Engineering drawings
  • Production specifications and schedules
  • Contract modifications.
• Review customer contracts to identify documentation requirements for each project phase.
• Apply knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Analyze proposed product-design changes and assess their impact on the overall product and system.
• Coordinate and author modification records and documentation for management control.
• Establish change orders and prepare documentation for change authorization by the company and subcontractors.
• Review and analyze released engineering-change data.
• Coordinate engineering changes with:
  • Engineering
  • Quality, Support
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering Data Control

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors and 8 years or Masters and 6 years or PhD and 4 years.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program(SAP) access via Program Access Request prior to commencement of employment or within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs.
  • Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Experience in reviewing contract documents to determine documentation delivery required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in planning and coordinating the preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
• Experience in coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control.
• Experience with Jira/ Confluence
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Experience in Technical Publication
• Experience in Aircraft Maintenance

Primary Level Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $144,200.00

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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.