Sr Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

4d • $96,200 - $144,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior or Staff Configuration & Data Management Analyst for its team in Palmdale, California, or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The position is onsite and does not offer remote, hybrid, or telework options. Travel of up to 10% may be required. An active DoD Secret clearance is required to start, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access, including upgraded access as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or master's degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via Program Access Request before employment begins or within a reasonable amount of time determined by the company.
• Ability to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/Program Access Request access once selected for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Experience reviewing contract documents to determine documentation deliverables for each project phase and applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience planning and coordinating project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
• Experience coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with employees and management at all levels.
• Experience in technical publication.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration of baseline products.
• Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications.
• Review customer contracts to identify documentation requirements for each project phase.
• Apply knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Analyze proposed product-design changes and assess their impact on the overall product and system.
• Coordinate and author modification records and documentation for management control.
• Establish change orders and prepare documentation for change authorization by the company and subcontractors.
• Review and analyze released engineering-change data.
• Coordinate engineering changes with Engineering, Quality, Support, Manufacturing, and Engineering Data Control.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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