Configuration Analyst

This position will be located at on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work is available for this position.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

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Configuration Analyst

• This position requires demonstrated experience: establishing and following CM/DM processes throughout project life cycles to maintain consistent configuration control, developing, operating, and maintaining CM database and other process management tools, maintaining the Hardware Configuration Management Plan, managing CM products and documentation.
• Coordinate and administer configuration management activities related to planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification and audit.
• Manage CM processes to maintain the integrity of the hardware and software as-designed and as-built configurations utilizing both PLM and ERP systems.
• Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
• Prepare and maintain program plans that define how configuration management will be accomplished on multiple military programs.
• Assist with capturing product baselines and performing configuration status accounting and configuration audits.
• Review contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying CM knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze proposed changes to product design documentation to determine effect on overall product and system.
• Review Statement of Work/program specification content and applicability to program implementation
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects and requirements.
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned.
• Participate in modifying and providing input to policies and procedures that govern CM-related processes, collaborating with stakeholders to identify and pursue CM process improvements.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to interface well with program management/customers.

Basic Qualifications for Configuration Analyst (level 2):

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience.
• Domain knowledge of Configuration Mgmt. standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A &/or EIA-649B &/or EIA-649-1
• U.S Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance

• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface well with program management/customers
• Experience with product lifecycle management software, Teamcenter highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and able to effectively work with all levels of the organization. 
• Proficient in tools such as Adobe, TeamCenter, and other related CM programs
• Knowledge of ERP execution.
• DoD Active Secret clearance

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.