Associate Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Perform configuration and data management to ensure consistency, integrity, and traceability of configuration items and associated data across the program lifecycle .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,000 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuration management, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in implementing automated processes for data accuracy and synchronization while maintaining baseline control throughout the program lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Configuration ManagementData IntegrityAgile Project ManagementU.S. Government Security ClearanceProgram Cost and Schedule Control

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Hard Skills

Configuration IdentificationVersioningBaseliningAutomated Data CollectionData VerificationEngineering DrawingsProduction SpecificationsContract ModificationsContinuous IntegrationContinuous Deployment

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingMeeting Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

AGILESCRUM

Industry Keywords

Configuration Data ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProgram LifecycleEngineering ProcessesManufacturing Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform configuration and data management to ensure consistency, integrity, and traceability of configuration items and associated data across the program lifecycle
Enforce enterprise CDM strategy, policies, processes, and standards meeting contract, regulatory, and security requirements
Establish and enforce configuration identification, versioning, and baselining throughout the program lifecycle to preserve baseline integrity
Implement automated data collection and verification processes to ensure configuration data accuracy and synchronization across tools
Work full-time on-site at the facility
Travel up to 10% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Configuration Analyst (Level 1): completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027
Configuration Analyst (Level 2): completed Master’s degree from an accredited institution, or completed/is completing a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of program cost and schedule control analyst experience by August 2027
Major or prior major in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Quality Management, or related field
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period of time
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Preferred: overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Preferred: excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, and ability to meet tight deadlines
Preferred: experience reviewing contract documents and applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes
Preferred: experience planning and coordinating project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications
Preferred: experience coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control
Preferred: Agile project management
Preferred: familiarity with AGILE/SCRUM Master
Preferred: experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available