Associate Configuration Analyst​/Configuration Analyst

Associate Configuration Analyst/ Configuration Analyst

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. This position will be located in Iuka, MS.

Essential Functions:

• Performing CDM metrics on a weekly basis and supporting Program prep meetings.
• Cross-organizational collaboration to resolve issues associated with reconciliation discrepancies across the As Designed (EBOM), As Planned (MBOM) and As-Built (OBOM) bills of materials including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality Assurance issues.
• Performing Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) As Built reconciliation efforts
• Training experience in Team Center Enterprise (PDM), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools, understanding of Bill-of-Materials (Engineering & Manufacturing) and product structure.
• CSA deliverables throughout the product lifecycle as well as fulfilling existing CDM program processes and plans in accordance with NGAS sector processes and our customer statement of work.

This position's standard work schedule is 4/10. The 4/10 schedule allows employees who work a ten-hour day Tuesday through Friday to take every Monday off.

Basic Qualifications for a Configuration Analyst:

• Associate Configuration Analyst:
  Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of related Configuration Management (CM) analyst experience, an Associate's degree and 2 years of related CM analyst experience, or 4 years of related CM analyst experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Configuration Analyst:
  Master's degree and 0 years of experience, Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related CM analyst experience, an Associate's degree and 4 years of related CM analyst experience, or 6 years of related CM analyst experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Must have an active US Government Secret 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools (ePIC)
• Team Center Proficiency (PLM) Tools i.e. Siemens Team Center
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with parts management, drawing release, processing Bills of Materials
• Knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence and Share Point
• Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Active US Secret security clearance or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,500.00 - $77,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $62,100.00 - $93,100.00 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.