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Northrop Grumman Corporation Associate Configuration Analyst in Keyser, West Virginia
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.
This position will be located at on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work is available for this position.
Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!
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This position is for an Associate Configuration Analyst with broad interests whose expertise can be applied to the development of cutting-edge military programs. Responsibilities include:
Assist in the implementation of program Configuration Management plans, procedures, and work instructions Assist in the maintenance of product configuration baselines
Assist in build and release management functions
Assist in the management of configuration change documentation describing baselined hardware and drawings
Assist in the verification of hardware against configuration as-built technical procedures and drawings
Interface with customers to address CM/DM issues and to detect, prevent and/or minimize the impact of quality escapes to delivered product
Support the conduct of product and process evaluations in accordance with customer and corporate requirements for AS9100 compliant processes
Assist in life cycle Configuration Status Accounting
Maintain databases for tracking Engineering Change Requests and Configuration Control Board activities
Participate in process improvement activities; contribute suggestions for adapting policy to situations and update processes and procedures as required
Assist with implementation of Data Management Plan, procedures, and work instructions
Coordinate, track and deliver contractual and non-contractual data for multiple programs
Assist in writing of technical and nontechnical documentation for program deliverables as needed
Maintain databases for tracking deliverables and non-deliverables
Create working templates to ensure all deliverables and program documentation are consistent and properly marked
Interface with various functional organizations to ensure Configuration and Data Management requirements and expectations are understood and accomplished
Assist in flowing down requirements to suppliers for purchased product.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have Bac elors Degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Products and prior use of specialized software (PLM, ERP, etc.)
Ability to work as part of a team to support accomplishment of team goals
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in a STEM field
Working knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61 (Configuration Management Guidance)
Working knowledge of DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)
Experience working with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
AS9100 / ISO 9000 experience
Salary Range:$51,400-$77,200
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, lif