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, they're making history.
Job Description
Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.
Job Responsibilities:
Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
Conduct CCB Leadership Including Change Impact Expertise. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.
Reviews and analyzes engineering change data and coordinates and facilitates review of changes with program functional stakeholders (i.e., Program management engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, etc.).
Provide Hardware Configuration Management (CM) expertise and guidance on programs. Participates in providing input to policies and procedures that govern CM-related processes, collaborating with stakeholders to identify and pursue CM process improvement based on industry and company standards.
Prepares and maintains program plans that define how configuration management will be accomplished on multiple military, strategic and commercial programs that require it.
Provides expertise and CM solutions in meeting customers' and company objectives.
Support Internal and External Audits (CMMI).
This position may be filled at a Level 3 or a Level 4 based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Configuration Analyst (Level 3)
Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience in Configuration Management or a related discipline; Masters Degree with 3 or more years of experience in Configuration Management or a related discipline is acceptable.
Experience following CM Standards, documented rules, and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements.
Competent computer skills including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office
Must have and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain special program access •
Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst (Level 4)
Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of experience in Configuration Management or a related discipline; Masters Degree with 6 or more years of experience in Configuration Management or a related discipline is acceptable.
Experience following CM Standards, documented rules, and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements.
Competent computer skills including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office
Must have and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain special program access •
Preferred Qualifications:
Organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Current Special Program Access
Working knowledge and understanding of engineering documentation (i.e., models, drawings, specifications, parts, change notices.)
Knowledge or demonstrated experience with CM tools for hardware configuration.
Practice implementing and following configuration management and control principles.
Must have and maintain a DoD Secret clearance per business requirements .
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain or maintain an active DoD Secret clearance with Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
Salary Range: $82,400 - $123,600
Salary Range 2: $102,200 - $153,200
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.