Senior/Principal Software Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

We are seeking either a Principal Software Configuration Analyst or Senior Principal Software Configuration Analyst to support our Software and Infrastructure team on the Phoenix program. This position is located in El Segundo, CA.

 

Core responsibilities:

• Manage and control the COTS software products, which includes acquisition, tracking, usage monitoring, ensuring compliance with license agreements, renewals, and retirement
• Interface with the Cybersecurity Team to ensure COTS software products are compliant with cybersecurity requirements
• Prepare the contract deliverable Software Resources Data Report (SRDR)
• Perform Software Configuration Management functions, which include facilitating the Configuration Control Board, perform change and release management, status accounting and version control, and generate software builds and software version description documents

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Software Configuration Analyst: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in STEM; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's' in STEM; 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• Senior Principal Software Configuration Analyst: 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in STEM; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's' in STEM; 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• Top Secret clearance at time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI and SAP access
• Experience with software development lifecycle and processes
• Experience with software configuration management processes, source control, branching strategies and semantic versioning
• Experience with and comprehensive understanding of software development and configuration management tools (i.e., Linux, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence, ClearQuest, Git, Collaborator)
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and complete tasks timely
• Ability to collaborate with fellow team members, cross-organizational teams, and management

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with continuous improvement of processes
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience with DevOps
• Ability to identify the needs to achieve build automation; experience designing and implementing CI/CD solutions
• Understanding of EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, AS9100, and related standards
• Experience as a License Manager, working with external vendors and cross-functional teams

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.