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SW Configuration Analyst 3

Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Full Time On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Software (SW) Configuration Analyst 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.

The selected SW Configuration Analyst 3 will join the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapons System (GWS) Configuration Management and Data Management (CM/DM) Team supporting successful and compliant execution of all phases of Configuration & Data Management (CDM) principles (planning, configuration identification, change control, status accounting, verification/audits, and data management).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports CM activities across the GMD weapon‑system portfolio, encompassing software, integration with subcontractor-produced hardware, and all sites.

  • Develops and maintains software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products.

  • Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable.

  • Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use.

  • Completes SW CM and media integrity checks.

  • May develop software configuration standards for program-wide use.

  • Works with software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.

  • Upholds configuration control and certifies baselines revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Monitors configuration‑data repositories to maintain data integrity, traceability, security and accessibility.

  • Supports the harmonization of CDM processes and tools while championing innovative solutions to improve efficiency.

  • Operate and plan in an Agile environment.

 

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations and work closely with Program/Engineering leadership to ensure long-term/short-term milestones are accomplished.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in Configuration Management; or a Master’s Degree plus 3 years of relevant CM experience.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and must have the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to a level of Secret, which is required to start.

  • Understanding and demonstrated experience with the implementation of configuration management standards and practices (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CMII) and baseline management.

  • Experience with analyzing proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system baseline.

  • Experience in reviewing contract documents to determine documentation/product delivery requirements for each phase of project.

  • Experience using configuration and data management tools.

  • Experience working configuration management in a highly regulated industry.

  • Experience performing and analyzing data integrity scans.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment full-time.

  • Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Strong Software Configuration Management background.

  • Experience operating in Agile development environments.

  • Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira.

  • Experience with CM and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.

  • Experience running and analyzing Checksum scans.

  • Demonstrated implementation of configuration status accounting / CM verification.

  • Strong knowledge of how business processes work together to ensure interfaces with other business processes are efficient.

  • Experience managing customer deliverables (CDRLs) and/or supplier deliverables (SDRLs).

  • Experience in developing impact assessments.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

  • Health Plan

  • Savings Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Education Assistance

  • Training and Development

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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