Principal / Sr Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Plymouth, MN

1d • $84,600 - $157,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Configuration Management (CM) Analyst to join their team supporting the Plymouth, Minnesota location. This role is part of the Armament Systems Configuration and Data Management Team, which provides tools, processes, and expertise for configuration and data management activities across programs, suppliers, and partners for all engineering programs. Analysts will manage product configuration baselines and releases using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, JIRA, Bitbucket, SharePoint, and system modeling tools. The position may be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal Configuration Management Analyst level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 5 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management (CM)/Data Management (DM) for Principal level; OR Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 8 years of related experience in Configuration Management (CM)/Data Management (DM) for Sr. Principal level; OR Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working configuration management in a highly regulated industry.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and must have the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to a level of Secret.
• Experience understanding and translating contractual requirements into program planning activities.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools.
• Experience managing customer deliverables (CDRLs) and supplier deliverables (SDRLs).
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 and the proper application for drawing generation and Technical Data Package (TDP) deliveries.

Nice To Haves

• Engagement in 1-2 professional engineering or project management organizations.
• Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with Agile Program Management.
• Experience in aerospace industry.
• Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira.
• Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools (Teamcenter Enterprise Product Information Center (ePIC) or Teamcenter Unified Architecture).
• Familiarity with Export Control regulations (EAR/ITAR).
• Experience applying the CM/DM Standard of ANSI/EIA-649, as well as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards – Specifically ASME Y14.100, Y14.34, Y14.35, and Y14.5-2009 (or later).
• Experience supporting and presenting at program reviews with our customers.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for part and component part number entry and revision control for manufacturing and builds at the various factory locations.
• Familiar with drafting practices and design drawing interpretation, including program contract requirements application and verification.

Responsibilities

• Creating, updating, and maintaining program Configuration Management / Data Management Plans.
• Coaching and managing programmatic alignment to Configuration Management / Data Management Plans across various program or project Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Performing program audits.
• Leading Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings in coordination with internal teams and external customers.
• Supporting the process of Change Notices (CN’s), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Requests for Variance (RFVs).
• Supporting the generation, release, and delivery of Contract/Supplier Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs/SDRLs) to customers.
• Ensuring delivered items meet contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• 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.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal