Configuration Data Analyst / Principal Configuration Data Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Configuration Data Management Analyst or Principal Configuration Data Management Analyst to join its team in Warner Robins, Georgia, supporting the Integrated Mission Solutions OU within the Defense Systems sector. The location supports the design, delivery, and sustainment of embedded electronic systems on U.S. and foreign airborne platforms. The successful candidate will manage configuration data and technical documents related to the design, modification, production, and sustainment of complex embedded defense electronic systems. Work includes managing document metadata, review cycles, approvals, and archival activities in accordance with Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP) and program requirements. This is not a network or information technology configuration-management position; prior configuration management or configuration data management experience in a DoD or DoD contractor environment is required. The role may be filled at either the Configuration Data Analyst or Principal Configuration Data Analyst level. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment with limited day-to-day guidance and communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. The candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance; clearance is not required to start.
Requirements
- For Configuration Data Management Analyst: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience; or 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree; or 1 year of related experience with a Master’s degree.
- For Principal Configuration Data Management Analyst: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience; or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree; or 3 years of related experience with a Master’s degree.
- Experience supporting configuration management and/or configuration data management in a U.S. DoD contracting environment; for the principal level, experience supporting software and/or hardware configuration management or configuration data management in a U.S. DoD contracting environment.
- Knowledge of configuration management principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- For the analyst level, experience managing technical data, PrOP documents, and documentation baselines, including metadata, reviews, and archival.
- For the principal level, experience leading configuration data/document management processes, including metadata, workflows, archival, and PrOP control.
- Ability to handle multiple competing tasks and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated Microsoft Office experience, including Word and Excel with advanced formulas and pivot tables; principal-level candidates should also have experience with macros.
- Demonstrated Microsoft SharePoint experience for storing and controlling technical/configuration documents; principal-level experience may include workflows, site setup, and metadata configuration.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret clearance.
- Demonstrated experience with Siemens Teamcenter or similar PLM tools for technical data management.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) to support configuration/document management workflows.
- Experience supporting development, sustainment, or deployment of U.S. military EW, radar, avionics, or sensor systems.
- Experience defining or maintaining document and data structures, naming conventions, and quality controls for configuration and PrOP documentation.
Responsibilities
- Manage configuration data and documentation to ensure records are accurate, complete, and traceable.
- Add and validate document links in approved repositories and tools.
- Manage review dates and document metadata, including owner, status, revision, and applicability.
- Prepare changes for stakeholder review and approval, and coordinate release of updated documents.
- Archive obsolete and superseded documents in accordance with PrOP requirements and ensure proper storage of artifacts.
- Release notices for revised PrOP and configuration documents and communicate baseline updates to stakeholders.
- Execute established pre- and post-publication steps, including document cleanup, link checks, metadata updates, and artifact filing.
- Support other engineering support activities within document management.
- Potentially schedule and manage Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
- Potentially perform configuration identification, status accounting, audits, and change control to ensure only valid and approved updates are incorporated into product baselines and technical documentation.
- Potentially assist with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverable tracking and coordination to ensure required configuration-related data submittals are prepared, reviewed, and delivered on time.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
