Principal Configuration Analyst / Sr Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Configuration Analyst / Sr Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

**This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below**

In this role, you will support the development and quality conformance of courseware for a 21st century training system. Additionally, this role will serve as the lynchpin to development and sustainment of a courseware configuration management process. This process is needed to allow for concurrent source data and training development that is effective and transparent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Courseware Configuration/effectivity management
• Effective communication (to enable a clean feedback loop to ARTs)
• Responsible for overseeing modifications and requirements development to keep the training materials concurrent with the platform
• Preparation of briefings for management and developing mechanisms for monitoring project progress and tools for intervention/problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as strong organizational skills and an ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment
• Support development of and sustainment of courseware configuration and data management processes
• Support development of and maintenance of a centralized database of courseware configuration datasets
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to achieve Configuration Management objectives.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Principal):

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher 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 prior to the commencement of employment.

Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal):

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 8 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master’s degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 4 year of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher 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 prior to the commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Knowledge of Training Configuration and Data Management
• Experience in Configuration Management (ECP / CCB) processes
• Experience with Air Force Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process
• Experience in military aircrew or maintenance training course design, development, and sustainment
• Experience in military training techniques and instruction methods
• An active in-scope DoD Top Secret clearance
• Current Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
• Experience with task analysis and training system products

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.