Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$75,800–$113,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago
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Below market

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This role $95k
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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $114,000–$162,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $95k versus about $138k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 455 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 270 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Configuration Analyst

The Level 2/3 Configuration Analyst joins the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems team to support the AISR&T program. This role is responsible for configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audits across hardware, software, documentation, and lab or system baselines to ensure products are traceable and meet customer requirements. Daily tasks include establishing configuration management baselines, administering tools and repositories, documenting Engineering Change Requests, supporting Change Control Boards, and maintaining records like part numbers and build identifiers. The role also involves managing release notes, tracking metrics via dashboards, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Required skills include experience with configuration management, data management, and issue tracking tools such as Teamcenter, JIRA, or Git. Candidates may utilize scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Excel macros to automate tasks while working within Windows and Linux operating systems.

What you'll do

  • Establish and maintain configuration management baselines for systems, software, and documentation.
  • Implement and administer CM tools and repositories to control changes to technical baselines.
  • Coordinate and document Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support Change Control Boards (CCBs).
  • Maintain configuration records including part numbers, versions, and build identifiers.
  • Prepare and execute functional and physical configuration audits while resolving discrepancies.
  • Support build and release processes by generating release notes and configuration manifests.
  • Generate CM metrics and dashboards to track configuration health and compliance.
  • Ensure all configuration practices comply with program, sector, and customer requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • For Level 2: Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience, or a Master's degree with some relevant experience.
  • For Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience, a Master's and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 1 year experience.
  • Experience in configuration management, data management, or related roles supporting technical programs (preferred).
  • Experience managing configurations for integration labs, test rigs, or deployed systems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with CM tools, version control, or document control systems (preferred).
  • Proficiency in scripting/automation (Excel macros, Python, PowerShell) and knowledge of Windows/Linux operating systems (preferred).

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