Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - AISR&T Contingent

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst in Rancho Bernardo, CA. You will manage configuration identification, control, status accounting and audits across hardware, software, and documentation to keep products traceable and compliant.

The role requires implementing CM processes, coordinating changes, and interfacing with engineering, logistics, and program management. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in a STEM field with 8+ years of CM experience or equivalent.
• Experience with CM tools and repositories (PLM/PPM, version control).
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher.
• Experience supporting aerospace/defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain CM baselines for AISR&T systems and documentation.
• Implement CM processes, tools, and repositories to control changes.
• Coordinate ECRs/ECNs and support CCBS with approvals.
• Maintain CM records and status accounting (PNs, versions, builds).
• Support configuration audits and respond to findings or discrepancies.
• Interface with engineering, logistics, and program management for CM data.
• Support build/release processes and generate release notes.
• Generate CM metrics, reports, and dashboards for health and compliance.
• Ensure CM practices comply with standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Configuration Management

CM Tools

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Documentation Control

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Teamcenter

JIRA

Git

PLM/PPM tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audits across hardware, software, documentation, and lab/system baselines, ensuring that program products are traceable, controlled, and delivered in accordance with customer and internal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain configuration management (CM) baselines for AISR&T systems, subsystems, software, and documentation.
• Implement and administer CM processes, tools, and repositories to control changes to technical baselines (e.g., hardware, software, interfaces, test configurations).
• Coordinate and document Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Change Notices (ECNs), and related approvals; support Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Maintain configuration records and status accounting (e.g., part numbers, versions, build identifiers, lab rig configurations, and fielded configurations).
• Support preparation and execution of configuration audits (functional and physical) and respond to findings or discrepancies.
• Interface with engineering, integration/test, logistics, and program management to ensure accurate and timely CM data and documentation.
• Support build and release processes, including generation and review of release notes, build documentation, and configuration manifests.
• Generate and maintain CM metrics, reports, and dashboards to track configuration health, change activity, and compliance.
• Ensure CM practices comply with program, sector, and customer requirements and applicable standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
• Must have experience with Configuration Management tools and repositories (e.g., PLM/PPM tools, version control systems, or document control systems).
• Must have experience in configuration management, data management, or a closely related role supporting technical programs.
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing configurations for integration labs, test rigs, or deployed systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work with cross functional teams in a fast paced environment.
• Hands on use of CM and issue tracking tools (e.g., Teamcenter, JIRA, Git or similar).
• Experience using scripting or automation (e.g., Excel macros, Python, PowerShell) to streamline CM tasks and reporting.
• Working knowledge of common operating systems (e.g., Windows and Linux) in the context of builds, loads, and configuration tracking.
• Familiarity with CM standards and best practices in aerospace/defense environments.
• Experience supporting airborne ISR, mission systems, or other complex technical programs.

Primary Level Salary Range

Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.