Configuration Analyst or Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman

80d • $73,900 - $110,900

About The Position

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. We are seeking a self-starting, motivated Configuration Analyst or Principal Configuration Analyst to join our dedicated field engineering team in Oxnard, California. This team is responsible for designing, developing, testing, delivering, and operating advanced prototypes and unique marine systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• 2+ years experience using Excel including creating reports, spreadsheets, and tables and proficient in manipulating data and formats of spreadsheets.
• 2+ years experience of configuration management or change control experience
• 2+ years experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• US Citizenship Required
• Must have a minimum of an active Top Secret Clearance and with the ability to obtain SCI access and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting.
• Must be able to maintain the level of clearance and program access for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex databases and industry tools (SAP, Seimens Teamcenter, Widchill PLM, Autodesk Vault, Solidworks PDM, etc.)
• Experience as a configuration management database administrator
• Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute
• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management
• Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with both internal and external customers.
• Proven written/communication and analytical skills and proven ability to handle detail-oriented work processes.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Support configuration data management using CM tools
• Maintain a systematic change management process by generating configuration management documents and support engineering change control
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of the CM engineering database through detailed data entry and accurate records keeping
• Produce new configuration management process documentation as required
• Prepare documents for archival and maintain archived records as required

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree