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Software/ Principal Software Configuration Analyst

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Configuration AnalystBusiness Analysis & Process

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Key Responsibilities

Execute and monitor software builds across development, integration, test, and release environments. Establish, maintain, and control multiple software baselines, including development, integration,

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Configuration AnalystBusiness Analysis & Process

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Responsibilities

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→Execute and monitor software builds across development, integration, test, and release environments.
→Establish, maintain, and control multiple software baselines, including development, integration, test, and production branches.
→Coordinate and perform documentation of software changes, ensuring that change descriptions, rationale, and impact assessments are captured and linked to the appropriate requirements, tickets, and baselines.
→Maintain documentation control for configuration management artifacts (e.g., build instructions, release notes, configuration item lists, CM plans), including versioning, approvals, and distribution.
→Manage release of documents associated with software builds and baselines (e.g., release notes, build manifests, interface control documents), ensuring correct routing, approval, and storage in the designated repositories.
→Lead or support the facilitation of change control activities, including preparation for Change Control Board (CCB) or Engineering Review Board meetings, presentation of proposed changes, and documentation of decisions.
→Ensure that all software changes and releases comply with program CM plans, standards, and applicable organizational or customer requirements.
→Collaborate closely with software development, systems engineering, test, and integration teams to ensure smooth, coordinated delivery of software builds and releases.
→Coordinate the generation, release, and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs) while maintaining contractual obligations and technical excellence.

Requirements

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Requires an active secret clearance at time of application.
Software Configuration Analyst- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience
Principal Software Configuration Analyst- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience
Involvement with software builds (e.g., build scripts, CI/CD pipelines, build automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Knowledge of controlling multiple software baselines (e.g., branch management, tagging, merging strategies in Git or other SCM tools).
Demonstrated experience in documentation of software changes, including clear change descriptions, impact analysis, and traceability to requirements or tickets.
Experience in facilitation of change control processes (e.g., supporting or leading CCBs, managing change requests, recording decisions).
Strong attention to detail and discipline in following established CM processes.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external customer(s).

Experience defining or improving CM processes, standards, and templates.
Experience with Agile Framework
Experience working in a Department of War regulated or mission-critical environment (e.g., aerospace, defense).
Experience using MIS, Data delivery system (DMDS or similar), SharePoint, Jira, Confluence.
CompTIA Security + certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.