Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst

2 Locations
Full-time
$112,200.00 - $168,200.00
Posted Nov 4, 2026

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Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Project Management
Agile
Jira

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Configuration Analyst-Level 4 supporting an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) to join our team of qualified, diverse, and innovative individuals located in Colorado Springs, CO or Boulder, CO or Huntsville, AL which is not a remote position .

As the configuration analyst on a software heavy IRAD team, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment creating, updating, and maintaining program Configuration Management / Data Management Plans and coaching/managing programmatic alignment to Configuration Management / Data Management Plans across various project Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). In addition, this individual will perform program or audits and facilitate various Engineering Review Board (ERB) meetings in coordination with the internal team. They will be the program advocate and driver supporting the generation, release, and delivery of Agreement Data Requirements Listings (ADRLs) to our customers helping to ensure that the delivered items meet contractual requirements. This person will also work with our software configuration/DEVOPS analyst.

Other responsibilities include:

•Quality control and technical editing in accordance with established company formats and/or contractual requirements

•Configuration identification and control

•Managing SharePoint Online permissions and structure

•Recognition and handling of proprietary and data rights

•Incorporation of contractually prescribed markings for managing, sharing, safeguarding, and disseminating technical documents

•Submittals in accordance with contractually required methods/tools

•Solid understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and industry best practices for Configuration Data Management (CDM) (e.g., EIA-649, EIA-859, MAP, etc.). This includes the five fundamental elements (pillars) of CM per EIA-649.

•Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks under minimal supervision

•Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 8 years of related experience in Configuration Management (CM)/Data Management (DM); Or master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.

•Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

•Experience understanding and translating contractual requirements into program planning activities

•Experience with data management tools

•Experience managing customer deliverables (ADRLs)

•Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 and Technical Data Package (TDP) deliveries

•Experience with managing SharePoint Online instances

•Must be able to support a hybrid in-person / closed-area work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

•Engagement in 1-2 professional engineering or project management organizations

•Experience with Agile Project Management

•Experience in aerospace industry

•Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira

This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.