Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Configuration Analyst position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach (Space Park), California.  Occasional odd shifts or weekend work may occur. Travel will require about 10% to Edwards AFB.

This position will focus heavily on document creation, control and management. The Candidate will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining the processes for engineering documents going through the Document Control and Release process.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain Configuration Management Command Media, Work Instructions and perform updates as required.

• Perform CDM metrics on a weekly basis and support Program prep meetings.

• Oversee the Engineering Release activities for the F-35 Support Equipment (SE) IPT.  Including Build-To-Package (BTP), Specification Control Drawings (SCD), Tech Packages and Engineering Schedule Change Record (ESCR) approvals.

• Understanding of BTP, SCD and Tech package requirements and associated supporting engineering business items and data, BTP/SCD Lifecycle (workflow) execution, IUID Role Assignment and formal engineering release.

• Proficient in or willingness to be trained on TeamCenter Enterprise (PDM), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and understanding of Bill-of-Materials (Engineering & Manufacturing) and product structure.

• Support CDM Organization with review and analysis of released engineering change data; coordinating changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

• Knowledge or understanding of Sustainment Contract requirements for Support Equipment Suppliers and manage. Track SE Supplier Data Requirement List (SDRL) requirements.

• Knowledge or understand Program Item Unique Identification (IUID) requirements and IUID submittal efforts. 

• Ability to interface with other organizations to resolve issues associated with IUID record discrepancies such as Global Supply Chain (GSC) Planning, Procurement and Subcontracts, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.

• Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining control over all documents in flow.

• Able to support audit processes, update procedures, and communicate effectively and clearly.

  

Basic Qualifications

•  Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional/military experience in Project Management and /or Configuration Management or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related professional/military experience in Project Management and / or Configuration Management, or 9 years of related professional / military experience in Project Management and /or Configuration Management in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Project Management and/or Configuration Management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively team with multiple organizational disciplines.
• Candidates must have a proficient knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and thrive in a fast-paced high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/DCMA.
• Experience developing, evaluating or auditing plans, processes and procedures.
• Experience with Teamcenter.
• Experience with Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing and Test documentation.
• Familiarity with Cost/schedule/budget concepts and tools (EVMS, SAP, etc.)
• DoD secret clearance, ability to obtain Program Access (PAR).
• Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61A and EIA-649, National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management.

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Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.