RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they're also making history.
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The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) Configuration Management/Data Management (CM/DM) Lead in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.
This position is contingent upon program award and/or customer funding.
The CM/DM Lead will be responsible for tasks including, but not limited to:
Lead the Configuration Management and Data Management processes for the program
Create and maintain the Configuration Management plan for customer delivery
Organize Configuration Management processes for all engineering deliverables
Develop and maintain CDRL schedule, submittal requirements, metrics, and Baseline documents in a controlled system; communicate with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and on time deliveries
Perform Change Management activities to a technical baseline: Maintain and manage change requests/discrepancy reports database, facilitate and scribe for control board meetings (CCB), generate board metrics, agenda and minutes material
Facilitate the Risk Management review board for the program, including generating agenda and minutes material
Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills by interfacing well with program management and team members while keeping track of documents and action items
This requisition can be filled as a Principal or Senior Principal Configuration Analyst.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Configuration Analyst: 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 Years of relevant experience with Masters; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Senior Principal Configuration Analyst: 8 Years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 6 Years of relevant experience with Masters; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active Top Secret Clearance required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI
Experience with the CM functions of planning and management, configuration identification, change management, status accounting, and verification and audit
Experience in CDRL management, document generation, and change control board (CCB) preparation and administration
Familiarity with change tracking tools and generating reports
Ability to work independently, multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to communicate and collaborate with fellow team members, cross-organizational teams, and management
Willing to learn CAMEO
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA
Familiarity with document management and change tracking in SharePoint
Familiarity with CM processes in a model driven program
Working level knowledge / familiarity with CAMEO
Experience with Risk Management practices and tools
Experience supporting milestone events (e.g. product increment and gateway milestones)
* Understanding of EIA-649, GEIA-859, MIL-HDBK-61, AS9100 and related standards
Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.