Software Configuration Analyst / Principal Software Configuration Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems organization is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst or Principal Software Configuration Analyst in the Baltimore/Linthicum area to develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes for large- and small-scale programs in accordance with the Organization’s Standard Software Process (OSSP) and contractual requirements. The position may be filled at either level based on the candidate’s qualifications. The analyst coordinates and creates configured builds for testing and delivery, administers SCM tools, facilitates and records control board meetings, creates build and delivery documentation, and establishes and implements procedures for coordinating changes to program data and products. The role requires understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards. The position requires the ability to obtain a Department of Defense clearance and U.S. citizenship. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available. The primary-level salary range is $81,300 to $121,900. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Requirements
- For Software Configuration Analyst: bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with at least 2 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 0 years of experience.
- For Principal Software Configuration Analyst: bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with at least 5 years of related experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience.
- Prior professional work experience in software configuration management or a related area.
- Experience coordinating and creating configured builds for testing and delivery.
- Understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards.
- For the Software Configuration Analyst level, familiarity with Agile methodology and working as a member of a software development team in an Agile environment.
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense-issued clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical area.
- Experience implementing SCM on a large-scale program.
- Experience with software source control and configuration management tools and environments, including Atlassian, Git, Jira, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux, and Windows.
- Experience configuring and administering DevOps tools, including Jenkins and GitLab Pipelines/Runners, to streamline CI/CD processes.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
Responsibilities
- Develop, enforce, and maintain SCM processes in accordance with the Organization’s Standard Software Process and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate and create configured builds for testing and delivery.
- Administer SCM tools.
- Facilitate and record control board meetings.
- Create build and delivery documentation.
- Establish and implement procedures to coordinate changes to program data and products.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
