Staff Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Principal Configuration Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning and coordinating project documentation, analyzing design changes, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. You will work closely with various teams to maintain program documents and facilitate smooth operations in Oxnard and Goleta. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a strong understanding of Configuration Management principles, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to diversity and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact on exciting projects.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's; 10 years with a Master's.
• Experience in Configuration Management and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze product design changes and maintain program documents.

Skills

Configuration Management Principles

Reading and Interpreting Drawings and Blueprints

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Product Life-Cycle Management System (PLM)

CostPoint

Teamcenter

Enovia

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183998

• Category: Technical Support

• Location: Oxnard, California, United States of America | Goleta, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

The Deployables team is seeking a Staff Principal Configuration Analyst to support operations in both the Oxnard and Goleta location. This position can be based at the facility in Oxnard, CA or Goleta, CA.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Configuration Management manager, the Configuration Analyst will plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.

• Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.

• Analyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.

• Coordinate modification records for management control.

• Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor.

• Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

• Establish and maintain program documents and baselines through the lifecycle of the program.

• Perform document revision audits to verify compliance with contract requirements and/or internal engineering baselines.

• Perform regular documents configuration audits on established baselines.

• Data entry of part numbers or documents into MRP system (CostPoint).

• Verify accuracy and completeness of external and internal drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with company CM standards before release into the appropriate program via CM Databases or PLM system (Enovia & Teamcenter).

• Create documentation in support of internal customers.

• Route internal documentation for review/approval.

• Maintain procedures for storage, retention and destruction of company records.

• Issue, track and distribute engineering documentation to the shop floors.

• Other functions as assigned.

Basic Qualifications Level 5:

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Demonstrated experience of applying Configuration Management principles.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes.

• Experience working in a Product Life-Cycle Management System (PLM).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of PLM systems such as Teamcenter or Enovia.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Configuration Management principles.

• Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks.

• Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements.

• Excellent communication skills – presentation, oral, written, and listening.

• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues.

Salary Range: $141,400 - $212,000

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.