(SkillBridge) Principal Configuration Analyst - Data Analysis

Northrop Grumman•Edwards AFB, CA

2d•$94,200 - $141,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautical Systems sector is seeking Principal Configuration Analyst (Data Analysis) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Edwards, CA. You will be responsible for specifying, collecting, processing, and presenting information from potentially several disparate data sets. Will generate actionable knowledge from data. Have the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for quickly developing recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data from many different types of sources. Have the ability to identify patterns and higher-level information from all the data sources through use of tools and application programming. Understands the general problem space and is confident in explaining the different insights generated from the data. Responsible for data integrity and metrics reporting. Must be familiar with aircraft systems such as avionics/mechanical equipment as well as other common systems. Will specify, collect, process, and present information from potentially several disparate data sets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to extract and manipulate data from databases (e.g., SQL, MS Access DB).
Experienced Microsoft Office skills with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Experience working in Plans Scheduling & Documentation (PS&D) or Maintenance Operations Center (MOC).
Experience with technical data and electronic technical manual change processes.
Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Nice To Haves

Active US Government Clearance.
Ability to use statistical programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, Power BI).
Experience supporting aircraft mechanical and avionics systems.
Experience evaluating engineering changes for implementation.
Flightline experience.
Maintenance background.

Responsibilities

Specifying, collecting, processing, and presenting information from potentially several disparate data sets.
Generating actionable knowledge from data.
Identifying patterns and higher-level information from all data sources through the use of tools and application programming.
Explaining different insights generated from the data.
Ensuring data integrity and metrics reporting.
Familiarity with aircraft systems such as avionics/mechanical equipment as well as other common systems.