CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Air Systems Integration organization. This role is located in Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA.

Essential Functions:

• Performing CDM metrics on a weekly basis and supporting Program prep meetings.
• Cross-organizational collaboration to resolve issues associated with reconciliation discrepancies across the As Designed (EBOM), As Planned (MBOM) and As-Built (OBOM) bills of materials including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality Assurance issues.
• Performing Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) As Built reconciliation efforts
• Training experience in TeamCenter Enterprise (PDM), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools, understanding of Bill-of-Materials (Engineering & Manufacturing) and product structure.
• CSA deliverables throughout the product lifecycle as well as fulfilling existing CDM program processes and plans in accordance with NGAS sector processes and our customer statement of work.

This role can be filled at either a Principal or Senior Principal level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

At a Principal Level:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management OR a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management OR a Ph.D. and at least 1 year of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management, OR alternatively an Associates degree with at least 7 years of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management , OR a total of 9 years relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management may be considered in lieu of a degree.

At a Senior Principal Level:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management OR a Master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management OR a Ph.D. and at least 4 years of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management, OR alternatively an Associates degree with at least 10 years of relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management , OR a total of 12 years relevant professional / military experience in DoD configuration or data management may be considered in lieu of a degree.

At Both Levels:

• Must have an active in-scope DoD Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance at a reasonable time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active PAR clearance
• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Prior experience in Configuration and Data Management
• Prior experience in Manufacturing
• Prior experience MES/SAP/CPLM
• Principle understanding of EBOMs, OBOMs, and MBOMs
• Government Contracts Experience.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/DCMA.
• Experience developing, evaluating or auditing plans, processes and procedures.
• Experience with Teamcenter.
• Experience with Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing and Test documentation.
• Familiarity with Cost/schedule/budget concepts and tools (EVMS, SAP, etc.)
• DoD secret clearance with the ability to obtain Program Access (PAR).
• Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61A and EIA-649, National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.