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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Configuration Management Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and coordinates 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.
• Interpretation of Form DD-1423 requirements and the direct correlation between Contract and Subcontract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRL/SDRLs).
• Validate Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
• Manages supplier accounts for tracking, processing and reporting of supplier data deliverables.
• Work in a support capacity for the Supplier Management Team pertaining to assigned supplier accounts being managed.
• Coordinates modification records for management control.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management are necessary for success in this role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience, a PhD with 1 year of related experience, OR 9 years of professional related work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Experience with Configuration Management and Data Management principles / best practices to include management of contract and supplier data.
• Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements.
• Experience with MIL-HDBK-61.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience within a Configuration and Data Management discipline.
• Advanced working experience in Jira.
• Working experience with SharePoint.
• Teamcenter proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00

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.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.