Description

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Configuration and Data Management Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

Selected candidate plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

• Support program start-up planning, staff onboarding/offboarding tracker, and management of signature authorization list
• Evaluate Configuration and Data Management (CDM) contractual requirements and ensure alignment with company standards. Develop, implement, and maintain CM/DM Plans throughout the lifecycle of the program
• Setup program configuration and data management environments, program templates. Support documentation tree development and maintenance. Enter new Parts and maintain BOMs in CM tool
• Ensure all components and documents are clearly identified and controlled. Manage changes to configuration items through a formal change control process. Ensure physical and functional configurations match their documentation
• Establish and maintain the configuration baseline and implement Configuration Control Board (CCB), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Trouble Reports (TRs), and Drawing Revision Notices (DRNs) approved changes. Conduct document peer reviews of unclassified and classified internal and deliverable material
• Conduct configuration audits to verify compliance with documented requirements. Reviews engineering documentation, reports, specifications, and drawings to determine documentation and material requirements, ensure compliance with engineering specifications, and to ensure engineering orders reflect latest requirements
• Serve as an advocate for the program; coordinate and deliver Contract / Supplier Delivery Requirements Lists (CDRLs/SDRLs) to meet contractual requirements
• Develop solutions for complex issues independently. Assist in implementing innovative concepts to streamline processes, maintain quality, and boost efficiency. Ensure adherence to industry standards, organizational policies, and contractual requirements regarding configuration and data management.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience or PhD with 1 year of professional experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Knowledge of CDM principles related to hardware configuration, data and change management principles and proficiency in the use of configuration management tools such as: (SharePoint, Atlassian tools, Windchill, Enovia, or EPLM)
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel & PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe, and other related CDM programs

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience or PhD with 4 years of professional experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Knowledge of CDM principles related to hardware configuration, data and change management principles and proficiency in the use of configuration management tools such as: (SharePoint, Atlassian tools, Windchill, Enovia, or EPLM)
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel & PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe, and other related CDM programs

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and cultivate positive, productive relationships with colleagues by leveraging strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of CDM functions, aerospace industry processes, and best practices
• Familiar with software configuration, software build management, and software control
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 10007, MIL-STD-973/IEEE 828, or EIA-649/ GEIA-859
• Tool Development experience using Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket), O2B, Costpoint, SAP, Windchill, ePLM
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), CAMEO
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities

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