Principal Configuration Analyst

Job Description

Principal Configuration Data Analyst | Northrop Grumman

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Northrop Grumman, located in Huntsville, AL. Northrop Grumman employees are presented with unique opportunities to contribute to revolutionary systems that have a global impact, both currently and for future generations. The company’s pioneering and inventive spirit has been foundational to numerous technological advancements, from early aviation milestones to modern stealth technology and space exploration. This role is crucial in ensuring that technical content and data management processes meet both internal standards and customer requirements, contributing to the development of systems that are not just part of history, but actively making it.

The TL;DR
• Role: Principal Configuration Analyst (Experienced Professional)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Huntsville, AL
• Pay: $89900–$134900 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures configuration and data management principles are applied to meet contractual and internal requirements for critical defense systems.
• Tech Stack: Jira, SharePoint, Teamcenter, MIL-HDBK-61, Form DD-1423

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Interpret Form DD-1423 requirements and their direct correlation to Contract and Subcontract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRL/SDRLs).
• Validate: Confirm Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare: Format documents in preparation for various approver reviews, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Archive: Prepare documentation for proper archiving, maintaining organized records for future access and reference.
• Audit: Support internal and external audits, including CMMI, and meticulously maintain accurate audit trails.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years, a PhD with 1 year, or 9 years of professional related work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Proven experience with Configuration Management and Data Management principles and best practices, including the management of contract and supplier data, and familiarity with MIL-HDBK-61.
• Skills: Ability to follow documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Bonus: Advanced working experience in Jira, working experience with SharePoint, Teamcenter proficiency, and excellent organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.