Systems or Software Configuration Analyst - Level 3 or 4 - Space AHT

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems seeks a Software Configuration Analyst 3/4 to join the Ground-based Midcourse Defense CM/DM team in Huntsville, AL. You will support configuration management across the weapon-system portfolio, ensuring integrity, control, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires experience with CM standards, Agile practices, and CM tools like Bitbucket, Confluence and Jira.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with CM experience; or Master’s with CM experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Experience implementing CM standards (ISO, ANSI, CMII) and baseline management.
• Ability to analyze design changes and impact on baselines.
• Experience with CM tools and highly regulated environments.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities across the GMD weapon-system portfolio, including software and hardware integration.
• Develop and maintain software configuration management tools for identification, control, reporting and delivery of software products.
• Perform CM and release engineering tasks to document parameters and ensure compliance with baselines.
• Design and implement build procedures to support software development and use.
• Complete SW CM and media integrity checks.
• Develop software configuration standards for program-wide use.
• Collaborate with developers on CM tools and software quality standards.
• Uphold configuration control and certify baselines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor configuration-data repositories for integrity, traceability and security.
• Harmonize CDM processes and champion efficient solutions in Agile environments.

Skills

Software Configuration Management

Agile development

Checksum scans

Documentation and data management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CM or related field

Master’s Degree in CM or related field

Tools

Bitbucket

Confluence

Jira

PLM tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Software (SW) Configuration Analyst 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.

The selected Systems or Software Configuration Analyst 3 or 4 join the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapons System (GWS) Configuration Management and Data Management (CM/DM) Team supporting successful and compliant execution of all phases of Configuration & Data Management (CDM) principles (planning, configuration identification, change control, status accounting, verification/audits, and data management).

Key Responsibilities

• Supports CM activities across the GMD weapon‑system portfolio, encompassing software, integration with subcontractor-produced hardware, and all sites.
• Develops and maintains software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products.
• Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable.
• Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use.
• Completes SW CM and media integrity checks.
• May develop software configuration standards for program-wide use.
• Works with software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.
• Upholds configuration control and certifies baselines revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitors configuration‑data repositories to maintain data integrity, traceability, security and accessibility.
• Supports the harmonization of CDM processes and tools while championing innovative solutions to improve efficiency.
• Operate and plan in an Agile environment.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations and work closely with Program/Engineering leadership to ensure long-term/short-term milestones are accomplished.

Basic Qualifications

• (Level 3) Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management; or a Master’s Degree plus 3 years of relevant CM experience
• (Level 4) Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management; or a Master’s Degree plus 6 years of relevant CM experience
• Must have an active DOD Secret security clearance at the time of application
• Understanding and demonstrated experience with the implementation of configuration management standards and practices (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CMII) and baseline management.
• Experience with analyzing proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system baseline.
• Experience in reviewing contract documents to determine documentation/product delivery requirements for each phase of project.
• Experience using configuration and data management tools.
• Experience working configuration management in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience performing and analyzing data integrity scans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment full-time.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Software Configuration Management background.
• Experience operating in Agile development environments.
• Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira.
• Experience with CM and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
• Experience running and analyzing Checksum scans.
• Demonstrated implementation of configuration status accounting / CM verification.
• Strong knowledge of how business processes work together to ensure interfaces with other business processes are efficient.
• Experience managing customer deliverables (CDRLs) and/or supplier deliverables (SDRLs).
• Experience in developing impact assessments.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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.