Principal or Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - R10216689

Principal or Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - R

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Clearance type:
Polygraph.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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.

The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons.

The Hardware Engineering Department is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst within the Hardware Engineering organization in Annapolis, MD
. The Configuration Analyst is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive configuration management (CM) and Data Management (DM) process on major programs in accordance with established CM practices that are based on EIA/649 and customer contract requirements. Job emphasis is placed on planning and coordination 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 control, operations, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

The Northrop Grumman CM tool, Information System for Engineering (ISE) will be used as the system of record for controlling document status and bills of material. The ISE tool is in the process of being migrated to Siemens Team Center.

Our engineering work includes full life-cycle programs including design, development, system integration, hands‑on test, training, and production. The successful candidate will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. The successful candidate will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will also have the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the sector business areas as required to accomplish team goals.

• Coordinate and administer Configuration Management activities related to planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification and audit
• Apply Data Management principles for program CDRLs and SDRLs within the Program's Asset Library
• Plan and coordinate the release and control of project documentation, like engineering drawings, internal program documents, and schedules, to ensure that customer contract requirements are met
• Review contracts to determine the CM/DM documentation required for each phase of the project
• Facilitate the analysis of proposed changes to product baselines to determine the effect on overall product and system
• Apply internal business processes to ensure contractual and corporate compliance
• Take the initiative to…