Configuration Management and Data Management Analyst; Digital Engineering) Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a forward-thinking Configuration Management and Data Management Analyst (Digital Engineering) to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Plymouth, Minnesota, supporting critical programs for our defense customers.

This role is part of the Armament Systems Configuration and Data Management Team that focuses on providing tools, processes and subject matter expertise for configuration and data management activities across our programs, suppliers, and partners for all engineering programs. Analysts are key program drivers managing product configuration baselines (Functional, Allocated and Product) and releases through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, JIRA, Bitbucket, SharePoint, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.

As our programs evolve, our CM/DM team is actively bridging the gap between traditional data management and modern digital engineering environments.

Program Analysts are at the forefront of program strategy, requiring a project management mindset and the ability to drive innovation thinking in a digital engineering environment. These individuals create, update, and maintain program Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) Plans, integrating aspects of systems engineering models and program build management to ensure comprehensive programmatic alignment across various program or project Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

This role is integral to supporting the department’s digital transformation initiatives. You will serve as a catalyst for innovation and a baseline driver by executing the following core responsibilities:

• Manage the configuration of systems engineering models and related software to ensure proper control and traceability of program artifacts throughout their lifecycle. Apply workflows such as branch management, model merging, version tagging, and conflict resolution within collaborative modeling repositories.
• Perform foundational data management and configuration control mechanics—including data entry, engineering drawing interpretation, hardware part release tracking, and meticulous spreadsheet or log management—ensuring that day-to-day tactical execution remains flawless.
• Drive data integration efforts to ensure that technical data flows seamlessly across systems, enabling informed decision-making, unbroken digital thread traceability, and enhanced program performance.
• Lead efforts to manage change through effective oversight of Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), driving the processes for Change Notices (CNs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Requests for Variance (RFVs) to ensure program milestones are met without compromising quality or compliance.
• Coordinate the generation, release, and delivery of Contract/Supplier Data…