Systems or Software Configuration Analyst - Level 5

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 230,000; 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 in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Staff Software Configuration Analyst to join the Ground-based Midcourse Defense CM/DM team. The role focuses on software configuration management across the GMD portfolio, ensuring proper baselines, data integrity, and agile delivery.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, a strong CM background, and experience with CM tools and PLM systems. Travel is up to 10% as needed; relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 12 years CM experience or Master's degree with 10 years CM experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application
• Experience with CM standards and baseline management

Responsibilities

• Supports CM activities across the GMD portfolio, including software and subcontractor hardware teams
• Develops and maintains software CM tools for identification, control, reporting, and delivery of software products
• Performs CM and release engineering to document and align new software parameters with standard configurations
• Designs and implements build procedures to support software development and use
• Monitors configuration-data repositories to ensure integrity, traceability, security

Skills

Configuration Management

Security clearance

CM standards knowledge

Software configuration tools

Agile

Documentation & data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CM or related field

Master's Degree in CM or related field

Tools

Bitbucket

Confluence

Jira

CM/PLM tools

Checksum scanning tools

Job description

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

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Software (SW) Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.

The selected Systems or Software Configuration Analyst 5 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management; or a Master's Degree plus 10 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.

Benefits

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.

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

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00

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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

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.