Sentinel - Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - 18004

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

2d•$101,400 - $152,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst to join its team. This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This role will report to operating Segment Configuration Management / Data Management, and Program Change Engineering Lead and will work directly with Configuration and Data Management (CM/DM-PCE) leadership in a wide array of tasks associated with both configuration and data management disciplines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Planning meeting agendas, conducting meetings, and recording meeting minutes, controlling technical baselines, and tracking configuration status, performing document reviews to include classification markings, data rights markings, and formatting, Familiarity with development and transfer of technical baselines, and conducting configuration audits. Developing Data Management products, knowledge, and experience with both Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL) processes. Developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, must be able to perform research and determine the best option from a variety of options without manager guidance. Plan, schedule and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives. Provide detailed CM/DM subject matter knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders when requested. Represent your organization as a prime contact on your assigned contract or project. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and reporting status Development, implementation, and maintenance of tools/templates for monitoring project progress Preparation of status reports and presentations for NGC internal and Customer meetings Conduct risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization, and ensure compliance to customer and program risk management requirements Planning meeting agendas, conducting meetings, and recording meeting minutes, controlling technical baselines, and tracking configuration status, performing document reviews to include classification markings, data rights markings, and formatting, Familiarity with development and transfer of technical baselines Developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, must be able to perform research and determine the best option from a variety of options without manager guidance.

Requirements

8 Years with a Bachelor's degree, 6 Years with a Master's degree, 4 Years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of direct Configuration Management or Data Management experience can be considered in 'lieu of' a degree.
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Experience with Microsoft tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams
2 years’ experience with configuration management or data management processes
Experience working cross-functional integration teams ensuring consistent alignment and maintaining cost and schedule

Nice To Haves

NG CPLM or Siemens Teamcenter Experience.
Siemens NX and/or Capital Experience.
JIRA, SharePoint Experience.
ICBM Weapon Systems Experience.
Familiarity with EIA-649 and/or MIL-HDBK-61.
Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, or a PhD with 1 year of related experience
Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and leadership
Experience with risk management
Experience with proposal development
Experience with analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
Preferred Active DoD Clearance
Preferred Active Special Program Access (PAR)
2+ years’ experience in Project management, Program Integration/Execution
Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership
Defense Industry experience
Experience working in technical engineering environment
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience

Responsibilities

Planning meeting agendas, conducting meetings, and recording meeting minutes
Controlling technical baselines
Tracking configuration status
Performing document reviews to include classification markings, data rights markings, and formatting
Familiarity with development and transfer of technical baselines
Conducting configuration audits
Developing Data Management products
Knowledge and experience with both Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL) processes
Developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, must be able to perform research and determine the best option from a variety of options without manager guidance
Plan, schedule and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives
Provide detailed CM/DM subject matter knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders when requested
Represent your organization as a prime contact on your assigned contract or project
Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and reporting status
Development, implementation, and maintenance of tools/templates for monitoring project progress
Preparation of status reports and presentations for NGC internal and Customer meetings
Conduct risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization, and ensure compliance to customer and program risk management requirements

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.