Deployable Configuration Analyst Level 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman • Edwards AFB, CA

1d • $75,800 - $141,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Configuration Analyst or Principal Configuration Analyst for its team at Edwards AFB, California. The position may be offered at Level 2 or Level 3. The analyst plans and coordinates project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. The role reviews contracts to determine documentation needs for each project phase and applies knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. It analyzes proposed product design changes for their effects on the overall product and system, coordinates modification records for management control, and establishes change orders and prepares change authorization and documentation for the company and subcontractors. The analyst reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. The position also executes Plans Scheduling & Documentation (PS&D) or Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) functions.

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 within a reasonable period as determined by business needs. Travel is 10% of the time. The employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and 24/7/365 on-call support.

Level 2 qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and no relevant experience; six years of relevant job experience may substitute for formal education. Level 3 qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and three years of relevant experience; nine years of relevant job experience may substitute for formal education. Both levels require experience with technical data and electronic technical manual change processes, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The listed salary ranges are $75,800–$113,800 for the primary level and $94,200–$141,200 for the secondary level. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant job experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; 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 using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year on-call support.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

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 5 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 preparation of project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
• Review contracts to determine required documentation for each phase of a project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze proposed product design changes to determine their effect 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

• 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
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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