Configuration Analyst Level 2 or 3 (Palmdale)

This requisition may be filled at either the Level 2 or Level 3 grade based on requirements listed below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst within the Systems Engineering Organization. This position requires on-site support in Palmdale, CA.  The candidate will track and monitor changes to a software systems configuration metadata. This includes handling dependencies, version control, and variability management.

What you get to do:
•    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) 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, develops, automates, and maintains productivity tools using programming, database or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development. 
•    Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use. 
•    Generate and maintain program software development, release, and change records. 
•    May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use. 
•    May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.

Basic Qualifications for Software Configuration Analyst (Level 2):

•     2 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 0 years of relevant experience with   Masters
•    Active DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to employment

Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Configuration Analyst (Level 3):

• 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 2 years of relevant experience with   Masters
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Special Program Access | Current PAR
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge and fluent in tool development
• Experience working in an agile environment

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We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Educational assistance is available to employees who want to continue to learn and develop skills/knowledge.

Our educational assistance program supports employee development by providing resources such as:

• Free Education Advice-ability to speak with an experienced advisor to tailor an educational program to your career goals and needs.
• Tuition Savings at Accredited Schools: Access a network of accredited schools in a variety of locations (and online) to take advantage of reduced tuition costs and waived fees.
• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.