Principal/Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined efforts means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking an experienced Principal Configuration Analyst / Senior Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team.

This position is located in Northridge, CA, and the candidate must be willing and able to work on-site. Telework is not available for this position.

In this role, the selected candidate, will support the Configuration and Data Management team in execution of various program activities, to include:

• Coordinate and administer configuration management activities related to planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification and audit
• Manage CM processes to maintain the integrity of the hardware and software as-designed and as-built configurations utilizing both PLM and ERP systems
• Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met
• Prepare and maintain program plans that define how configuration management will be accomplished on multiple military programs
• Ensure product data structure (BOM) alignment between PLM and ERP systems
• Assist with capturing product baselines and performing configuration status accounting and configuration audits
• Review contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying CM knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes
• Support program Configuration Review Board (CRB) meetings and disseminate agendas and minutes
• Analyze proposed changes to product design documentation to determine effect on overall product and system
• Review Statement of Work/program specification content and applicability to program implementation
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects and requirements
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
• Participate in modifying and providing input to policies and procedures that govern CM-related processes, collaborating with stakeholders to identify and pursue CM process improvements

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 (Principal Configuration Analyst):

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements
• Candidate must have solid written and verbal skills in order to effectively interact with Government counterparts, other defense contractor organizations, and other cross-functional organizations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance within a timeframe set forth by management. US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a timeframe set forth by management.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4 (Senior Principal Configuration Analyst):

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of relevant experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements
• Candidate must have solid written and verbal skills in order to effectively interact with Government counterparts, other defense contractor organizations, and other cross-functional organizations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance within a timeframe set forth by management. US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a timeframe set forth by management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Secret (or higher)
• Current/active SAP clearance
• Configuration Management Certification
• Working knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A
• Working knowledge and understanding of engineering documentation (i.e. models, drawings, specifications, parts, change notices, manufacturing plans, and manufacturing procedures)
• Experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.g. aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies)
• Experience working in a configuration management product life cycle system (i.e., Agile PLM, Teamcenter, CMPro, etc.)
• Experience working in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Requirements Planning tool (MRP) (i.e. Deltek, Oracle, SAP, etc.)

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