Systems or Software Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$98,900–$148,300 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $124k
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $129,893–$190,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $160k 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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems or Software Configuration Analyst

The Systems or Software Configuration Analyst - Level 3 or 4 joins the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapons System Configuration Management and Data Management team. This role is responsible for executing configuration and data management principles, including identification, change control, status accounting, and verification audits across a portfolio of software and integrated hardware. The analyst will develop and maintain configuration tools, design build procedures, perform media integrity checks, and manage data repositories to ensure security and traceability. Key responsibilities include certifying baseline revisions, managing contract deliverables, and operating within an Agile environment. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with configuration management standards like ISO or CMII, and knowledge of product lifecycle management tools. Preferred technical competencies include using Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira, and performing checksum scans to ensure data integrity for complex defense systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage software configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and verification for the GMD weapon system portfolio.
  • Develop and maintain tools to support the delivery of internal and COTS software products.
  • Perform release engineering tasks to ensure software parameters are documented and logistically sustainable.
  • Design and implement build procedures to support software product development.
  • Conduct software configuration and media integrity checks, including checksum scans.
  • Monitor data repositories to ensure information integrity, traceability, security, and accessibility.
  • Develop program-wide configuration standards and advocate for innovative solutions to improve process efficiency.
  • Operate within an Agile environment to meet project milestones in coordination with leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active DOD Secret security clearance at the time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • A Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience is required for Level 3.
  • A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of experience is required for Level 4.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with configuration management standards and practices such as ISO, ANSI, or CMII.
  • Experience using configuration and data management tools in a highly regulated industry is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Ability to work in an in-person, closed-area environment with 10% travel.

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