Associate Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Associate Configuration Analyst – Software Support to join our Global Surveillance Division team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Melbourne, Florida.
 
Your responsibilities will include working with internal business partners to gather technical information, coordinates modification records for management control. Help engineers create change requests for formal requirements and formal test procedures.  Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, and support.  Communicated with engineers on the floor to enable them better to express their technical ideas to other engineers, management, and the customer.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership of hard problems and drive to a solution, help automate and clarify the process of how we manage and communicate.  It is critical that you have a desire to learn new technologies to improve our process and integrate into the team. Knowledge of software engineering practices and standards is a plus. Independent ability to complete assignments is a must.  The Assoc Configuration Analyst – Software Support will apply communication and technical skills in solving problems that remove blockers from the team.   The Assoc Configuration Analyst – Software Support will create documentation that will be used by Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers.  Therefore, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required.  The ability to use a Windows and Linux environment is required .  
 
 Basic Qualifications:
• 0 Years with bachelor’s. NOTE: Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tasking deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel 
• An understanding of Markdown or other Wiki language 
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux, ability to run scripts on Windows and Linux
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to understand and translate technical instructions
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite and Confluence.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance and special program access
 
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree within a technical field with relevant software experience
• Familiarity with git, Jira, and other Atlassian tool suite
• Experience using python and other scripting languages in a development environment.
• Experience configuring RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows within a secure environment.
• Experience editing modules in DOORs and the writing of requirements
• Familiarity with Nexus or other artifact management programs
• Training with formal test events and the writing of test procedures
• Light scripting in Word/Excel Macros, python, bash or other scripting language to automate and improve efficiency of tasking
• Familiarity with the Agile software development process
 

Primary Level Salary Range: $52,800.00 - $79,200.00

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.