Configuration Analyst - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 (NGSP) is seeking a Configuration Analyst - Level 4 to join our team at our facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data management activities.
• Implement high-level prioritization of requests and communicate schedules to stakeholders, including customers.
• Create and maintain program data library asset databases.
• Ensure timely and accurate release of deliverables and program documents.
• Coordinate with document authors and project managers to ensure deadlines and special handling requirements are met for on-time, quality delivery.
• Support program Configuration Management and Data Management (CM/DM) requirements.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and administering program data management systems, databases, and configuration management tools to support program CM and DM requirements.
• Assist in preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
• Support generation and submission of periodic reports to the customer, working with program logistics and SEIT CM/DM.
• Track licensing and support agreements.
• Initiate procurement of follow-on licensing/support as previous agreements expire.
• Serve as IPT focal point for procurement, working with program logistics and GSC.
• Manage internal IPT inventories and update quarterly when inventory is completed.
• Update system and site VDDs as baselines change (at least quarterly), in collaboration with program logistics, OU property, and SEIT CM/DM for release.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of application and willing to sit for Full Scope Polygraph if required by program
• In depth experience with MS Office suite (especially Excel and Word) 
• Knowledge of data management
• Strong organization skills  
• Knowledge and experience in program contract review to determine documentation requirements for each work product and project phase
• Experience in providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees
• Strong knowledge and experience in managing documentation libraries
• Ability to interface well with program management/customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently under general direction and demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and communicate effectively within and outside the organization
• Ability to work independently under general direction and demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail
• Effective presentation and computer skills, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Configuration Management and/or Document Management background
• Procurement Background
• Experience tracking licensing and support agreements
• Experience with inventory tracking

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.