Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Principal Configuration Analyst (Level 3), to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Air Dominance organization. This role is located in Redondo Beach, CA . Occasional odd shifts or weekend work may be required.

In this role, you will focus heavily on Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) and Contractor Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs), as well as Data Management in general. You'll be responsible overall for the management, scheduling, tracking, and processing or delivery of SDRLs/CDRLs.

Essential Functions:

• Developing Data Management products, knowledge, and experience with both Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL) processes

• Knowledge or understanding of Contract requirements and Statement of Work review and analysis.

• Maintain Configuration Data Management Command Media, Work Instructions and perform updates as required.

• Perform CDM metrics on a weekly basis and support Program prep meetings.

• Knowledge or understand Program Item Unique Identification (IUID) requirements and IUID submittal efforts.

• Ability to interface with other organizations to resolve issues associated with IUID record discrepancies such as Global Supply Chain (GSC) Planning, Procurement and Subcontracts, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.

• 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

• Oversee the Engineering Release activities for the F-35 Support Equipment (SE) IPT. Including Build-To-Package (BTP), Specification Control Drawings (SCD), Tech Packages and Engineering Schedule Change Record (ESCR) approvals.

• Plan, schedule and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives

• Performing document reviews to include classification markings, data rights markings, and formatting

• Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining control over all documents in flow.

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional/military experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related professional/military experience, or 9 years of related professional / military experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Must have experience in technical writing

• Must have experience with Project Management and/or Configuration Management.

• Must have proficiency with MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Supplier Data Management Requirements.

• Experience with Contracts & Statements of Work

• Experience with Unique Item Identifier (UII/UID) requirements

• Experience with Contracts & Statement of Work review

• Experience with Engineering documentation.

• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher

• The ability to obtain Program Access (PAR).

• Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61A and EIA-649, National Consensus

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The 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.

Job Category: Technical Support