Principal Software Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$79,600–$119,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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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 455 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Configuration Analyst

The Software/ Principal Software Configuration Analyst joins the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems team to develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management processes for large-scale programs. This role involves managing software baselines across development, integration, test, and production environments while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and contractual requirements. The analyst will oversee configuration identification, control, and reporting for internally developed and externally purchased COTS, MOTS, and GOTS products. Key responsibilities include monitoring builds, documenting changes, facilitating change control boards, and coordinating the delivery of contract data requirements. The role requires expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint. Working within an Agile framework, the analyst ensures a stable security posture while managing complex software configurations for mission-critical aerospace and defense systems to support rapid maturation and deployment of capabilities.

What you'll do

  • 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.
  • Document software changes by capturing descriptions, rationale, and impact assessments linked to requirements.
  • Maintain configuration management artifacts such as build instructions, release notes, and configuration item lists.
  • Facilitate change control activities and prepare for Change Control Board or Engineering Review Board meetings.
  • Ensure all software changes comply with program plans, standards, and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate the generation and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs) to meet contractual obligations.
  • Integrate SCM with automated development pipelines using CI/CD tools and agile principles.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active Secret clearance at the time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience are required for Software Configuration Analyst.
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience are required for Principal Software Configuration Analyst.
  • Experience with software builds, including CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Knowledge of managing multiple software baselines using Git or other SCM tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in documenting software changes and facilitating change control processes.
  • Experience with Agile Framework, mission-critical environments, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, or CompTIA Security+ certification (preferred).

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