(SkillBridge) Deployable Configuration Analyst Level 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman • Edwards AFB, CA

4d • $75,800 - $141,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Configuration Analyst or Principal Configuration Analyst to join its team in Edwards AFB, California. This SkillBridge internship provides on-the-job training in an entry- to mid-level career role, with a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week. The program is designed for transitioning service members and may provide a potential path to a full-time opportunity after the internship. SkillBridge participants are not compensated by Northrop Grumman during the internship and continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

The role plans and coordinates project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. It reviews contracts to identify documentation requirements for each project phase, analyzes the effects of proposed product-design changes, coordinates modification records, establishes change orders, and prepares change authorization and documentation. It also reviews released engineering-change data and coordinates changes across engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data-control activities. The position executes Plans Scheduling & Documentation (PS&D) or Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) functions.

The position may be offered at Level II or Level III. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access through a Program Access Request (PAR), within a reasonable time as determined by business needs. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Level II: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and no years of relevant experience; alternatively, 6 years of relevant job experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Level III: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 9 years of relevant job experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience with technical data and electronic technical manual change processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and 24/7/365 on-call support.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and SAP access via a Program Access Request within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.
• DoD SkillBridge eligibility: at least 180 days of active-duty service; within 12 months of separation or retirement; expected honorable discharge; completion of service TAPS/TGPS; participation in an ethics brief within the previous 12 months; and written authorization and approval from the Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in the chain of command) before the internship begins.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation within the past five years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Experience supporting aircraft mechanical and avionics systems.
• Experience evaluating engineering changes for implementation.
• Flightline experience.
• Maintenance background.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to meet customer contract requirements.
• Review contracts to determine documentation requirements for each phase of a project.
• Analyze proposed product-design changes to determine their effects on the overall product and system.
• Coordinate modification records for management control.
• Establish change orders and prepare change authorization and documentation for the company and subcontractors.
• Review and analyze released engineering-change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data-control activities.
• Execute Plans Scheduling & Documentation (PS&D) or Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) functions.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level