Sr Principal Configuration Analyst- DoD Secret Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Clearfield, UT is seeking a Sr Principal Configuration Analyst with an active Secret clearance to lead configuration management across programs. You will maintain CM processes, manage baselines, and coordinate with engineering and QA teams to ensure documentation and data integrity.

Responsibilities include documenting change actions, supporting CCBs, and conducting audits while leveraging PLM tools such as Teamcenter and NX.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ experience or Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience in quality, engineering, or similar.
• Knowledge of engineering design and the design release process, capturing and controlling design baselines.
• Experience with PLM/CM tools and document control, version control, and change management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple configuration items and changes concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer configuration management (CM) processes, standards, and tools for assigned programs or products.
• Create, update, and process baseline configuration items (CIs).
• Coordinate with engineering, systems, software, quality, and program management to implement CM changes.
• Prepare CM meetings and document actions (CCB).
• Support configuration audits and maintain traceability across product lifecycle.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation and reporting

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our organization. This role is located in Clearfield, UTResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Maintain and administer configuration management (CM) processes, standards, and tools for assigned programs or products.Create, update, and process baseline configuration items (CIs), including documentation, drawings, models, tooling software, and BOMs.Control and track engineering changes through change requests, change notices, and change orders.Prepare, coordinate, and document Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and actions.Ensure configuration identification, status accounting, and configuration audits comply with program and customer requirements.Maintain configuration records and traceability across product lifecycle phases (requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment, sustainment).Perform configuration status accounting and generate CM reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership and customers.Support engineering data management activities, including document release, version control, and distribution.Verify that released documents, drawings, and data conform to approved standards, templates, and naming conventions.Coordinate with engineering, systems, software, quality, program management, and operations to implement configuration changes.Support configuration audits (FCAs/PCAs) and internal/external reviews, including preparation of objective evidence.Help define and improve CM processes, procedures, and work instructions to increase efficiency and compliance.Use of PLM/CM tools to manage configurations and change workflows.Provide CM training and day‑to‑day guidance to team members on tools, forms, and workflows.undefinedBasic QualificationsActive Secret Security Clearance requiredBachelor’s degree and 6 years’ experience or master’s degree and 3 years’ experience in quality, engineering, or similarKnowledge of engineering design, and the design release process, capturing and controlling design baselinesExperience with engineering change control, engineering releasesExperience using one or more product lifecycle management (PLM) toolsExperience with document control, version control, and change management processes.Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to build and maintain CM spreadsheets and logs.Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple configuration items and changes concurrently.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and explain configuration changes.Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment and interface with engineers, program managers, and other stakeholders.Preferred QualificationsCurrent Program specific AccessPrior experience with Teamcenter (CPLM), NX, and SAPExperience performing engineering design release control in Teamcenter, NXUnderstanding of structure EBOM, MBOM, and OBOMs Understanding of effectivities of design releasesExperience with configuration management or engineering in aerospace, highly regulated, or complex systems environments.Experience with Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)Experience with aerospace engineering and manufacturingExperience with formal configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audit – FCA, Physical Configuration Audit – PCA).Experience with digital thread/digital engineering environments and integration between CAD, PLM, and requirements management tools.Knowledge of export controls (ITAR/EAR) and handling of controlled technical data.Experience with supplier or subcontractor configuration control and data deliverables.Experience documenting and improving processes, workflows, and work instructions.CM related certifications (e.g., CMPIC, CMII/CM2, or similar) or formal training in configuration management.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive closure on open issues or tasksFamiliarity with configuration management standards and practices (e.g., EIA‑649, MIL‑HDBK‑61, ISO/AS standards) or similar.Primary Level Salary Range: $92,400.00 - $138,600.00The 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.