Principal Configuration Analyst, Audit

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $89,900–$134,900 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 94 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $112k

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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 213 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$172,400 across 213 roles with salary data.

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As a Principal Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, Alabama, you will join a team supporting the Sentinel program, focusing on ensuring that complex hardware and software systems align with their approved technical baselines through Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA). Your daily tasks include managing change control, verifying product design against requirements, examining physical configurations for accuracy, and transitioning products from design to delivery states. You will use tools like Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, CPLM, Siemens Teamcenter, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, and Tableau to maintain configuration integrity and compliance with contract standards. This role requires a deep understanding of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61B, proficiency in data management practices, and the ability to navigate DoD program lifecycles effectively.

Skills

Microsoft_Office SharePoint CPLM EIA-649 MIL-HDBK-61B Siemens_Teamcenter DOORS Jira Confluence Tableau CAMEO

What you'll do

Perform Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) to ensure product matches final documentation.
Conduct Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) to verify product design meets specified requirements.
Validate verification and validation data for system readiness.
Ensure all deliverables comply with contract requirements, software licensing, and export standards.
Identify and track configuration data discrepancies through resolution.

What we're looking for

5+ years of Configuration Management or Data Management experience
Active US Government Secret security clearance at time of application
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and CPLM
Experience performing Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)
Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period
Expertise in validating verification and validation data for system readiness

Hybrid

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