Configuration Data Management Controller 2

Northrop Grumman•Buffalo, NY

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks a Configuration Data Management Controller 2 in the Amherst Systems business unit within the Navigation, Targeting, and Survivability division. The Configuration Management organization located in Buffalo, NY reviews, releases and controls a variety of documentation used in the development, test, validation, and training of Electronic Warfare hardware, software, and personnel to ensure the safety and success of the warfighter. The ideal candidate will be committed to ethics and integrity and demonstrate the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. They will also be an effective collaborator in a team environment and possess the ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems to develop solutions. What You'll Get To Do: Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, wire lists, parts lists and production specifications.

Requirements

High School and a minimum of 2 years related, professional experience.
2 years experience with hardware configuration, data and change management principles and proficiency in the use of configuration management tools.
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Adobe, TeamCenter, and other related CM programs.
Must be able to travel up to 10% if needed.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment. Clearance is not required to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Configuration/Data Management requirements/procedures.
Familiar with DoD Programs.
Knowledge of JTE Programs.
Self-motivated and able to effectively work with all levels of the organization.
Strong written and verbal communications skills along with the ability to understand and communicate technically oriented material.
Strong social skills, and ability to build solid relationships with team members.

Responsibilities

Reviews engineering documentation, reports, specifications, and drawings to determine documentation and material requirements, ensure compliance with engineering specifications, and to ensure engineering orders reflect latest requirements.
Analyzes proposed changes in product design to determine effect on documents such as drawings, test specifications, manuals, and ensures all documents have required approvals.
Formats documents in preparation for approver reviews.
Prepares documentation for archive.
Compiles release packages ensuring all documentation is present.
Provide back-up support for CDRL assistance, and other CDM related tasks when needed
Notifies appropriate departments of any new or updated data.
Maintains audit trails.