Sentinel - Principal Configuration Analyst (A03 Level) - 18012*

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire an Principal Configuration Analyst (A-03 Level) to join its team. This position is located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. What You Get To Do: A Configuration Management (CM) specialist focusing on Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) ensures that complex hardware and software systems accurately match their approved technical baselines. Manage change control, identify data discrepancies, and ensure the product is ready for production Verify that a product’s design and actual performance meet the requirements specified in its functional and allocated baselines (e.g., verifying test results). Examine the physical configuration of the product to ensure it corresponds exactly to the final "build-to" (or "code-to") product baseline documentation, technical data packages, and Bills of Materials (BOM) Transition products from "as-designed" baselines to "as-built" and "as-delivered" states Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or non-compliances in configuration data and track them through resolution Ensure all deliverables adhere to contract requirements, software licensing, and export compliance standards Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) Ensures that product design provides agreed-to performance capabilities Validate integrity of product configuration information Verify consistency between a product and its product configuration information Determine that adequate processes are in place to provide continuing control of the configuration Provide confidence that product definition information is under configuration control Perform Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) Validate V&V Data: Review system and software verification and validation (V&V) data Confirm Requirements: Verify that all functional and non-functional requirements have passed their test procedures Review Documentation: Ensure user manuals, operational documents, and support materials are complete Approve Maturity: Demonstrate that the system is ready for transition into beta testing or production Basic Qualifications: 5 Years experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 year with a Master's degree or 1 year with PhD. An additional 4 Years of direct Configuration Management or Data Management experience can be considered ‘in lieu’ of a degree Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years with no impediments to receiving a Top Secret Clearance Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Experience must be direct Configuration Management or Data Management Experience in a DoD Environment Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite , SharePoint and CPLM Preferred Qualifications Active TS/SCI security clearance Knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61B Demonstrate expert technical knowledge over CDM practice and SOW areas Physical Configuration Audit and Functional Configuration Audit experience Experience establishing agendas, publish action item list and meeting minutes & track meeting actions Knowledge of product baselines and configuration status accounting Expertise in searching in CPLM Process change packages throughout lifecycle including disposition & documentation / hardware implementation Experience in understanding drawings and the use of CAMEO Experience in performing data management for deliverable CDRLs, non-CDRL documents and SDRLs Experience administering configuration and data management release cycles for drawings, models and configured documents and administer changes using Siemens Teamcenter Experience in CPLM and CAMEO Experience using DOORS Knowledge of Jira and Confluence Knowledge of Tableau Solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with Government counterparts, other defense contractor organizations, and other cross-functional organizations Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. #Sentinelsystems Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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