Software Configuration Analyst IV

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Aurora, CO
Salary
$103,600–$155,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Below market

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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 351 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Configuration Analyst IV

The Software Configuration Analyst 4 joins the Space Sector team to manage software baselines, build activities, and release documentation for mission-critical programs. This role involves planning and monitoring builds across development, integration, test, and production environments while ensuring all changes are documented and traceable to requirements. The analyst will implement configuration management processes using tools like Git and Subversion, manage branching strategies, and oversee the distribution of items such as build manifests and interface control documents. Key responsibilities include facilitating change control activities for Change Control Boards and monitoring metrics like build success rates. Required skills include experience with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, and ALM tools like DOORS, Jama, Polarion, SharePoint, or Confluence. The role addresses the challenge of maintaining reproducible software builds within a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.

What you'll do

  • Plan, execute, and monitor software builds across development, integration, test, and release environments.
  • Establish and control multiple software baselines including development, integration, test, and production branches.
  • Implement and maintain configuration management tools and branching strategies to ensure traceability and reproducibility.
  • Document software changes by capturing descriptions, rationale, and impact assessments linked to requirements.
  • Manage documentation control for artifacts such as build instructions, release notes, and configuration item lists.
  • Facilitate change control activities including preparing for and presenting at Change Control Board meetings.
  • Ensure all software releases comply with program plans, organizational standards, and customer requirements.
  • Monitor configuration management metrics to identify and recommend process improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree with experience, Master's with , PhD with , or experience without a degree.
  • Experience with software builds including build scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Knowledge of controlling multiple software baselines using Git or other SCM tools for branch management, tagging, and merging.
  • Demonstrated experience in documenting software changes with impact analysis and traceability to requirements.
  • Knowledge of documentation control practices using ALM tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, SharePoint, or Confluence.
  • Experience facilitating change control processes, including supporting or leading Change Control Boards (CCBs).
  • Experience working in a regulated or mission-critical environment (preferred).
  • Familiarity with configuration audits and compliance reporting (preferred).
  • Knowledge of software lifecycle models such as Agile, incremental, or waterfall (preferred).

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