Configuration Analyst / Principal Configuration Analyst

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Configuration Analyst or Principal Configuration Analyst based out of Oxnard, CA.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Join our Field Engineering team responsible for designing, developing, testing, delivering, and operating advanced prototypes and unique marine systems.

You will have the opportunity to perform configuration management activities through various phases of the engineering life cycle for complex systems in a customer environment. This will involve planning and coordinating existing engineering document control through various phases to ensure customer contract requirements are met. You will review documentation required through various project phases, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. You will also coordinate modification of records for management control, engineering changes, and perform detailed data entry. You’ll especially thrive in this role if you are a self‑starting, motivated professional who enjoys taking ownership of your work and driving tasks to completion.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support configuration data management using CM tools.

• Maintain a systematic change management process by generating configuration management documents and support engineering change control.

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of the CM engineering database through detailed data entry and accurate records keeping.

• Produce new configuration management process documentation as required.

• Prepare documents for archival and maintain archived records as required.

This position may be filled as a Configuration Analyst or a Principal Configuration Analyst based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Configuration Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

• Experience using Excel including creating reports, spreadsheets, and tables and proficient in manipulating data and formats of spreadsheets.

• Experience of configuration management or change control experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain/maintain SCI access and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Configuration Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

• Experience using Excel including creating reports, spreadsheets, and tables and proficient in manipulating data and formats of spreadsheets.

• Experience of configuration management or change control experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain/maintain SCI access and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex databases and industry tools (SAP, Seimens Teamcenter, Widchill PLM, Autodesk Vault, Solidworks PDM, etc.)

• Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute

• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management

• Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with both internal and external customers.

• Proven written/communication and analytical skills and proven ability to handle detail-oriented work processes.

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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.