Software Configuration Management Analyst - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Configuration Management Analyst – Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the industry. The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.Position Overview:The Software Configuration Management Analyst (SCM Analyst) plans and evolves processes and infrastructure to execute programs that support rapid software maturity and deployment while sustaining a stable security posture and incorporating ongoing stakeholder feedback. As an SCM Analyst, you will integrate development pipelines leveraging automation with test-driven development tools and continuous integration/test frameworks; implement provisioning and deployment techniques via build, packaging, componentizing, and distribution; operate using agile principles to execute efficiently in an environment of continuous feedback; and ensure implementation of SCM, code quality, and code coverage with and without automated testing for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.Roles and Responsibilities will include:Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software releases adhere to program build requirements, comply with quality and hardware configurations, document operating parameters, and remain logistically sustainable.Track and monitor changes to a software system's configuration metadata, including handling dependencies, version control, and variability management.Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database, or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development.Design, implement, and contribute to the automation of build procedures used to support software product development and use.Generate and maintain program software development, release, and change records.Develop software configuration standards for program-wide use.Train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.Act as change board administrator and facilitator to review, scribe, manage, report, and hold multiple weekly meetings with software teams within the allotted time, delivering meeting minutes and notes at the conclusion of each session.Review various software documentation artifacts to ensure CM processes are properly implemented.The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.This requisition may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.This requisition may be filled at a Software Configuration Management Analyst – Level 2 or a Principal Software Configuration Management Analyst - Level 3.Basic Qualifications:Software Configuration Management Analyst: Master's degree and 0-2 years of experience, Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related configuration and/or data management (CDM) experience, an Associate's degree and 4 years of related CDM experience, or 6 years of related CDM experience accepted in lieu of a degree.Principal Software Configuration Management Analyst: A PhD and 1 year of CDM experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of CDM experience, a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related CDM experience, an Associate's degree and 7 years of CDM experience, or 9 years of related CDM experience considered in lieu of a degree.Must have an active U.S. Government issued Secret clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.Experience analyzing proposed product design changes to determine their effect on the overall product and system baseline.Experience coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control.Comfortable working in a Linux environment using Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Nexus.Ability to identify automation needs and design and implement CI/CD solutions.Ability to express technical information clearly at different organizational levels.Experience coordinating and creating configured builds for test and delivery.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with ClearCase and GitFlow.Experience working with Docker containers.Knowledge of and fluency in tool development.Experience working in an agile environment.Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-Colorado-BoulderType: Full time