Associate Configuration Analyst/Configuration Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Configuration Analyst / Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.
**This role may be filled at the Associate OR Analyst level based on the qualifications listed, below**
Configuration Analysts plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.
- Change Management
o Facilitate change boards including Configuration Control and Technical Review Boards
o Establish and maintain configuration management libraries to include document, software, and hardware configuration items
o Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met
o Administer change processes and ensure changes are documented in accordance with program requirements.
o Collaboration with the team in the review and analysis of released engineering change data, coordinating changes with engineering, quality, mission assurance, and engineering data control activities.
- Data Management
o Perform Contract and Supplier Data Requirements activities to include planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery
o Manage and document the change package lifecycle from initiation to closure of the packages and verify the implementation in complete and status records are updated
o Review documents for correct markings based on contract and company guidance
o Perform Configuration Status Accounting and Metrics generation on data management activities
o Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control.
- Technical Requirements
o Perform Data Transfer Authority (DTA) functions in classified areas
o Create and Maintain Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) and Supplier Requirements Documents (SRD)
o Support the development and maintenance of Configuration Management and Data Management tools.
o Generate reports that provide the status of Configured items, and the maturity of technical baselines.
o Administer Configuration audit activities for both internal and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
For Associate Configuration Analyst:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 0 Years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree and 0 years of experience.
For Configuration Analyst:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3 Years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree and 1 years of experience.
At Both Levels:
- Must have the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of DoD Contracts to include interpreting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements
- Knowledge of configuration management Principals / best practices to include configuration status accounting
- Familiarity with EIA-649-1, MIL-HDBK-61, or GEIA-859
- Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents
- Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
- Experience with databases, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), or Tableau