Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Boulder, CO

1d • $112,200 - $168,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, Missile Defense Integration Business Unit is hiring a Configuration Analyst-Level 4 to support an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) team. The role is based in Colorado Springs, CO; Boulder, CO; or Huntsville, AL, and is not remote. It involves working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment on a software-heavy team, with hybrid in-person and closed-area work.

The analyst creates, updates, and maintains program Configuration Management and Data Management Plans, and coaches or manages programmatic alignment with those plans across project Integrated Product Teams. The role also performs program audits, facilitates Engineering Review Board meetings, and advocates for and drives the generation, release, and delivery of Agreement Data Requirements Listings to customers. The analyst works with a software configuration/DEVOPS analyst.

The position applies Configuration Data Management principles, practices, and industry best practices, including EIA-649 and EIA-859, and requires independent performance of complex professional tasks under minimal supervision. Travel is 10% of the time. A current, active, in-scope DoD-issued Secret clearance is required at application and to start. No relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences and analytics, plus 8 years of related Configuration Management / Data Management experience; or a master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• Current, active, in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience understanding and translating contractual requirements into program planning activities.
• Experience with data management tools.
• Experience managing customer deliverables, including Agreement Data Requirements Listings.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 and Technical Data Package deliveries.
• Experience managing SharePoint Online instances.
• Ability to support a hybrid in-person / closed-area work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Engagement in 1–2 professional engineering or project management organizations.
• Experience with Agile Project Management.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain program Configuration Management / Data Management Plans.
• Coach and manage programmatic alignment to Configuration Management / Data Management Plans across project Integrated Product Teams.
• Perform program audits and facilitate Engineering Review Board meetings in coordination with the internal team.
• Advocate for and drive the generation, release, and delivery of Agreement Data Requirements Listings to customers, ensuring delivered items meet contractual requirements.
• Work with the software configuration/DEVOPS analyst.
• Perform quality control and technical editing according to established company formats and contractual requirements.
• Perform configuration identification and control.
• Manage SharePoint Online permissions and structure.
• Recognize and handle proprietary information and data rights.
• Incorporate contractually prescribed markings for managing, sharing, safeguarding, and disseminating technical documents.
• Submit deliverables using contractually required methods and tools.
• Apply Configuration Data Management principles, concepts, practices, and industry best practices, including the five fundamental elements of Configuration Management per EIA-649.
• Independently perform complex professional tasks under minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off 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