RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and 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!
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Staff Configuration Analyst to support Advanced Technology development programs. This position is on site in Linthicum Heights, or Annapolis Junction, MD.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Develop and administer configuration management activities related to planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification and audit
Analyze proposed changes to design documentation of various degrees of complexity to determine effect on overall product and system
Independently manage modification records (e.g., Change Request, Change Notice, Variance, etc.) to prepare for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor
Manage Configuration Review/Control Board (CRB/CCB) meetings and disseminate agendas and minutes in accordance with a program's CM Plan
Interface with program management, team members, and internal customer while keeping track of documents and action items
Planning meeting agendas, conducting meetings, and recording meeting minutes, controlling technical baselines, and tracking configuration status
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
Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities
Support overall program configuration and data management requirements
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.
This position will serve on-site in one of these area locations: Linthicum Heights or Annapolis Junction, MD.
Basic Qualifications for Staff Configuration Analyst:
Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or a PhD with 8+ years of experience
Demonstrated knowledge of CM principles, concepts, practices, and standards
Significant experience reviewing engineering documentation
Must be able to apply principles of a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and provide solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness
Must have the ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities in support of program milestones
Solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with internal customers and external subcontractors
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start
Preferred Qualification for Staff Configuration Analyst:
Advance degree in STEM field
10+ years of experience with configuration analysis
Experience, participated, and hosted a program's CRB/CCB
Strong understanding of hardware and manufacturing configuration management
Experience working in a configuration management product life cycle system
Significant experience reviewing engineering documentation
Active US Government security clearance per customers' requirements
Salary Range: $134,900.00 - $212,000.00The 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.