Software Configuration Analyst - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Overview 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 Space Systems is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst - Level 3 or 4 to help develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes on a large-scale program in accordance with the Organization’s OSSP and contractual requirements. The analyst will also support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products. This role will be located in Aurora, CO . Responsibilities Coordinate and generate configured builds for test and delivery. Communicate issues and risks pertaining to issues, solutions, and releases. Administration of the Software CM tools (including installation, upgrades, and maintenance). Facilitate and scribe for control board meetings, creating build and delivery documentation, and process improvement activities. Establish and implement procedures to coordinate changes to program data and products. Possess understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices and standards as required. Conduct and support internal and external customer audits. Generate metrics and code counts for program management and proposal efforts. Ability to multi-task and complete tasks with a sense of urgency. SW analysts work in an office environment and traditionally work during normal business hours; on occasion late shifts or on-call remote work may be requested. Excellent communication skills. High level of problem solving to troubleshoot system issues and prevent downtime. Basic Qualifications – Level 3 Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI at time of application Experience with Linux Experience with Jira, Jenkins and Git/Version Control Software Experience working with Docker containers Ability to identify the needs to build automation, designing and implementing CI/CD solutions Ability to express technical information clearly at different organizational levels Experience in software configuration management Experience with coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery Basic Qualifications – Level 4 Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI at time of application Experience with Linux Experience with Jira, Jenkins and Git/Version Control Software Experience working with Docker containers Ability to identify the needs to build automation, designing and implementing CI/CD solutions Ability to express technical information clearly at different organizational levels Experience in software configuration management Experience with coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery Preferred Qualifications Experience with developing microservices Experience with Kubernetes and Helm charts Experience with Agile development Excellent technical writing and team building skills Experience with SW CM branching strategies & tagging, pull requests, merges, and build versioning Experience administering centralized document repositories such as SharePoint, Confluence, or Documentum, including access control management Proficiency in defining and enforcing configuration baselines for source code, libraries, build scripts, and release packages Hands-on experience with version control systems beyond Git (e.g., Perforce, SVN) and implementing robust branching/merging strategies Demonstrated ability to track and record change control items (CR, MR, PR) and maintain comprehensive change control logs Ability to produce and maintain configuration status reports for audit reviews and release gate checkpoints Experience implementing document numbering schemes, revision tracking, and approval workflow processes Knowledge of periodic document review practices, including retirement of obsolete documents and archiving historic versions Providing day-to-day developer support: branch creation, merge conflict resolution, and access provisioning Creating traceability matrices and compiling evidence of compliance to support internal and external audits Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman