RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking an experienced Configuration Analyst to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Promontory, UT or Magna, UT. In this senior role, you will be integral in overseeing and ensuring implementation of configuration management for our multiple solid rocket motor projects.
Key Responsibilities:
•  Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures.
•  Lead and oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes.
•  Ensure that configuration control is applied to complex engineering changes within the project lifecycle.
•  Coordinate with various departments including engineering, production, and quality assurance to plan and manage product baselines and documentation.
•  Conduct configuration audits to verify conformance to requirements and facilitate the resolution of discrepancies.
•  Provide expert guidance and support on configuration management best practices to project teams.
•  Maintain configuration management databases and tools, ensuring the integrity and security of configuration data.
•  Lead training and mentoring initiatives of other configuration analysts.
•  Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and programs.
•  Engage daily with programs on matters of configuration and change management, conduct and lead Configuration Control Boards
Basic Qualifications:
•  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 12 years of experience in configuration management or a related field, preferably within the aerospace industry.
•  Strong understanding and experience with configuration management standards and practices (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CMII).
•  Proficient in using configuration management software tools and systems.
•  Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
•  Proven leadership and team management abilities.
•  Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.
Preferred Qualifications:
•  Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII-P, CMC).
•  Experience with Siemens enterprise-level PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
•  Experience working within NASA and DoD configuration management requirements.
•  Experience or practical knowledge of MRP systems
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
•  Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
•  401k
•  Educational Assistance
•  Life Insurance
•  Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
•  Paid Time Off
•  Health & Wellness Resources
•  Employee Discounts 
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Salary Range: $122,100.00 - $183,100.00The 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.PDN-9f407939-1b9d-4ece-aa24-5f39a78f063b