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Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Manage configuration of baseline products .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $96,200 - $144,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing project documentation, including engineering drawings and production specifications, while ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Proficient in coordinating engineering changes and modification records, with a strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree Or HigherActive DoD Secret ClearanceExperience Reviewing Contract DocumentsKnowledge Of Engineering And Manufacturing ProcessesExperience With Jira/Confluence

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Project Documentation ManagementEngineering DrawingsProduction SpecificationsContract ModificationsEngineering Change AnalysisModification Records CoordinationChange Order PreparationTechnical PublicationAircraft Maintenance
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
JiraConfluence
Certifications & Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Access
Industry Keywords
Baseline ProductsEngineering Data ControlContinuous EvaluationU.S. CitizenshipGovernment Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage configuration of baseline products
  • Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications
  • Review customer contracts to identify documentation requirements for each project phase
  • Apply engineering and manufacturing-process knowledge to ensure contract requirements are met
  • Analyze proposed product-design changes and assess impacts on the overall product and system
  • Coordinate and author modification records and documentation for management control
  • Establish change orders and prepare documentation for change authorization by the company and subcontractors
  • Review and analyze released engineering-change data
  • Coordinate engineering changes with Engineering, Quality, Support, Manufacturing, and Engineering Data Control

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 4 years of experience
  • Active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via Program Access Request before employment or within a company-determined reasonable timeframe
  • Ability to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR
  • U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
  • Travel of up to 10% may be required
  • Preferred: current applicable SAP clearance
  • Preferred: active DoD Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
  • Preferred: experience reviewing contract documents and determining documentation delivery requirements
  • Preferred: knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes
  • Preferred: experience planning and coordinating project documentation
  • Preferred: experience coordinating modification records for baseline control
  • Preferred: experience with Jira/Confluence
  • Preferred: experience in technical publication
  • Preferred: experience in aircraft maintenance
  • Preferred: excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Overtime eligibility, depending on the position
  • Shift differential, depending on the position
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • No relocation assistance available