Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - AISR&T Contingent

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$117,500 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audits across hardware, software, documentation, and lab/system baselines, ensuring that program products are traceable, controlled, and delivered in accordance with customer and internal requirements. This opportunity is contingent on program funding, and start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
Must have experience with Configuration Management tools and repositories (e.g., PLM/PPM tools, version control systems, or document control systems).
Must have experience in configuration management, data management, or a closely related role supporting technical programs.
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Nice To Haves

Experience managing configurations for integration labs, test rigs, or deployed systems.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work with cross functional teams in a fast paced environment.
Hands on use of CM and issue tracking tools (e.g., Teamcenter, JIRA, Git or similar).
Experience using scripting or automation (e.g., Excel macros, Python, PowerShell) to streamline CM tasks and reporting.
Working knowledge of common operating systems (e.g., Windows and Linux) in the context of builds, loads, and configuration tracking.
Familiarity with CM standards and best practices in aerospace/defense environments.
Experience supporting airborne ISR, mission systems, or other complex technical programs.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain configuration management (CM) baselines for AISR&T systems, subsystems, software, and documentation.
Implement and administer CM processes, tools, and repositories to control changes to technical baselines (e.g., hardware, software, interfaces, test configurations).
Coordinate and document Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Change Notices (ECNs), and related approvals; support Change Control Boards (CCBs).
Maintain configuration records and status accounting (e.g., part numbers, versions, build identifiers, lab rig configurations, and fielded configurations).
Support preparation and execution of configuration audits (functional and physical) and respond to findings or discrepancies.
Interface with engineering, integration/test, logistics, and program management to ensure accurate and timely CM data and documentation.
Support build and release processes, including generation and review of release notes, build documentation, and configuration manifests.
Generate and maintain CM metrics, reports, and dashboards to track configuration health, change activity, and compliance.
Ensure CM practices comply with program, sector, and customer requirements and applicable standards.