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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.\n**This role may be filled at the Associate OR Analyst level based on the qualifications listed, below**\nConfiguration 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.\nChange Management\nFacilitate change boards including Configuration Control and Technical Review Boards\nEstablish and maintain configuration management libraries to include document, software, and hardware configuration items\nPlans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met\nAdminister change processes and ensure changes are documented in accordance with program requirements.\nCollaboration 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.\nData Management\nPerform Contract and Supplier Data Requirements activities to include planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery\nManage and document the change package lifecycle from initiation to closure of the packages and verify the implementation in complete and status records are updated\nReview documents for correct markings based on contract and company guidance\nPerform Configuration Status Accounting and Metrics generation on data management activities\nAnalyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control.\nTechnical Requirements\nPerform Data Transfer Authority (DTA) functions in classified areas\nCreate and Maintain Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) and Supplier Requirements Documents (SRD)\nSupport the development and maintenance of Configuration Management and Data Management tools.\nGenerate reports that provide the status of Configured items, and the maturity of technical baselines.\nAdminister Configuration audit activities for both internal and external stakeholders.\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nFor Associate Configuration Analyst:\nBachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university\nFor Configuration Analyst:\nBachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of software configuration analyst experience OR a Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university\nAt Both Levels:\nMust 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).\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.\nProficient using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nUnderstanding of DoD Contracts to include interpreting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements\nKnowledge of configuration management Principals / best practices to include configuration status accounting\nFamiliarity with EIA-649-1, MIL-HDBK-61, or GEIA-859\nExperience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents\nExceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines\nOutstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management\nExperience with databases, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), or Tableau\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $81,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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. 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