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Sr Principal Configuration Analyst

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In-Office
Palmdale, CA
96K-144K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Palmdale, CA
96K-144K Annually
Senior level
Manages product baselines, configuration control, engineering change documentation, contract documentation requirements, change orders, and modification records. Coordinates engineering changes across engineering, quality, manufacturing, support, and data control teams. Reviews design changes and released engineering-change data to assess product and system impacts. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program access.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior or Staff Configuration & Data Management Analyst to join our team in Palmdale, CA or Oklahoma City, OK. This position does not offer remote, hybrid, or telework options. Travel of up to 10% may be required. The successful candidate will be assigned to


Roles and Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing configuration of Baseline products.
  • Plan and coordinate the preparation of project documentation, including:
    • Engineering drawings
    • Production specifications and schedules
    • Contract modifications.
  • Review customer contracts to identify documentation requirements for each project phase.
  • Apply knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes to ensure contract requirements are met.
  • Analyze proposed product-design changes and assess their impact on the overall product and system.
  • Coordinate and author modification records and documentation for management control.
  • Establish change orders and prepare documentation for change authorization by the company and subcontractors.
  • Review and analyze released engineering-change data.
  • Coordinate engineering changes with:
    • Engineering
    • Quality, Support
    • Manufacturing
    • Engineering Data Control

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors and 8 years or Masters and 6 years or PhD and 4 years.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program(SAP) access via Program Access Request prior to commencement of employment or within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs.
    • Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Experience in reviewing contract documents to determine documentation delivery required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in planning and coordinating the preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
  • Experience in coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control.
  • Experience with Jira/ Confluence
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
  • Experience in Technical Publication
  • Experience in Aircraft Maintenance

Primary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $144,200.00

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.

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