Senior Principal Systems Configuration Management Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Senior Principal Systems Configuration Management Lead.   

What You’ll Get to Do: 

Program/System level role, establishes implement Program's Configuration Management strategy and works with Configuration Control analysts within each IPT/Segment to ensure the IPT implements the strategy effectively.
•  Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures.
•  Lead and oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes.
•  Ensure that configuration control is applied to complex engineering changes within the project lifecycle.
•  Coordinate with various departments including engineering, production, and quality assurance to plan and manage product baselines and documentation.
•  Conduct configuration audits to verify conformance to requirements and facilitate the resolution of discrepancies.
•  Provide expert guidance and support on configuration management best practices to project teams.
•  Maintain configuration management databases and tools, ensuring the integrity and security of configuration data.
•  Lead training and mentoring initiatives of other configuration analysts.
•  Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and programs.
•  Engage daily with programs on matters of configuration and change management, conduct and lead Configuration Control Boards

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Configuration Management Lead: 

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD
•  Understanding and experience with configuration management standards and practices (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CMII).
•  Proficient in using configuration management software tools and systems.
•  Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Configuration Management Lead: 

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

• Experience in Teamcenter, CPLM PLM tool, Enovia, Windchill, and/or Costpoint or similar tools
• Domain knowledge of Configuration Mgmt. standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A &/or EIA-649B &/or EIA-649-1
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements, standards, and compliance issues
• Awareness of  specialty engineering, modeling and testing tools, such as: MATLAB, Python, Cypress, Cadence Assura or Siemens Calebre

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.