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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Configuration Management or Principal Configuration Management Analyst. This position will be in Warner Robins, GA, on-site, and will support the Integrated Mission Solutions Operating Unit, within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector. This location primarily supports the design, delivery, and sustainment of embedded electronic systems on various US and foreign airborne platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuration management of technical data and documents related to the design, modification, production, or sustainment of complex embedded defense-related electronic systems. In this role, the candidate plans and coordinates the preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Additionally, the candidate is expected to perform configuration management planning, process control, and execution using the designated configuration management tool to ensure baselines are maintained and reproducible. They will also schedule and manage Configuration Control Board and/or Technical Review Board activities, conduct configuration identification and audits, collect and analyze CM metrics to identify areas for process improvement, and maintain, update, and improve CM processes and procedures. The candidate may also support other engineering activities related to document management, computer-aided design work request workflows, CM process improvement, and proposal support. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills and is expected to execute the configuration management analyst role with limited day-to-day guidance in a fast-paced team environment.