Configuration Analyst - Level 2 or 3 (Part-Time)

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

1d•$72,400 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Analyst to join their team supporting their Plymouth, Minnesota location. This position is expected to start as part-time and may remain part-time for an extended period, with the possibility of expanding to full-time hours based on business needs. The 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 are crucial in managing product configuration baselines (Functional, Allocated, and Product) and releases using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, JIRA, Bitbucket, SharePoint, and system modeling tools. Program Analysts are responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining program Configuration Management / Data Management Plans, and coaching programmatic alignment to these plans across various program or project Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). They will also conduct program audits and lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings with internal teams and external customers to support the process of Change Notices (CN’s), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Requests for Variance (RFVs). Additionally, they will be the program advocate for generating, releasing, and delivering Contract/Supplier Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs/SDRLs) to customers, ensuring delivered items meet contractual requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics.
2 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management (CM)/Data Management (DM) for Level 2, or 5 years for Level 3.
Master’s degree in lieu of 2 years of experience for Level 2, or Master’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience for Level 3.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience working configuration management in a highly regulated industry.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and 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 Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tool Teamcenter Active Workspace (TcUA).
Experience with MRP System SAP S/4 HANA.
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 the internal team as well as external customer.
Supporting the process of Change Notices (CN’s), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variance (RFVs) for the program.
Supporting the generation, release, and delivery of Contract/Supplier Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs/SDRLs) to customers.
Managing product configuration baselines (Functional, Allocated and Product) and releases through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, JIRA, Bitbucket, SharePoint, and system modeling tools.