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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Palmdale, CA.

In this role, you will need to use your data analysis and organizational skills to be able to perform Configuration Data Management (CDM) metrics analysis reports weekly and support the needs of the Program. You will get to help address Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance issues as well.

Essential Functions:

• Performing CDM metrics on a weekly basis and supporting Program prep meetings.

• Cross-organizational collaboration to resolve issues associated with reconciliation discrepancies across the As Designed (EBOM), As Planned (MBOM) and As-Built (OBOM) bills of materials including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality Assurance issues.

• Performing Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) As Built reconciliation efforts

• Training experience in TeamCenter Enterprise (PDM), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools, understanding of Bill-of-Materials (Engineering & Manufacturing) and product structure.

Basic Qualifications for a Configuration Analyst:

• Must have a bachelor's degree with 3 years of related military / professional DoD configuration or data management experience OR a master's degree with 1 year of related military / professional DoD configuration or data management experience OR 7 years of related military / professional DoD configuration or data management experience in lieu of a degree

• 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

Preferred Qualifications for Configuration Analyst Level:

• Current active PAR clearance

• Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

• Prior experience in Configuration and Data Management

• Prior experience in Manufacturing

• Prior experience MES/SAP/CPLM

• Principle understanding of EBOMs, OBOMs, and MBOMs

• Government Contracts Experience.

• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/DCMA.

• Experience developing, evaluating or auditing plans, processes and procedures.

• Experience with Teamcenter.

• Experience with Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing and Test documentation.

• Familiarity with Cost/schedule/budget concepts and tools (EVMS, SAP, etc.)

• DoD secret clearance with the ability to obtain Program Access (PAR).

• Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61A and EIA-649, National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management.

Salary Range: $72,100 - $108,100

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.