Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Configuration Analyst-Level 4 supporting an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) to join our team of qualified, diverse, and innovative individuals located in Colorado Springs, CO or Boulder, CO or Huntsville, AL which is not a remote position . As the configuration analyst on a software heavy IRAD team, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment creating, updating, and maintaining program Configuration Management / Data Management Plans and coaching/managing programmatic alignment to Configuration Management / Data Management Plans across various project Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).  In addition, this individual will perform program or audits and facilitate various Engineering Review Board (ERB) meetings in coordination with the internal team. They will be the program advocate and driver supporting the generation, release, and delivery of Agreement Data Requirements Listings (ADRLs) to our customers helping to ensure that the delivered items meet contractual requirements. This person will also work with our software configuration/DEVOPS analyst. Other responsibilities include: • Quality control and technical editing in accordance with established company formats and/or contractual requirements • Configuration identification and control • Managing SharePoint Online permissions and structure • Recognition and handling of proprietary and data rights • Incorporation of contractually prescribed markings for managing, sharing, safeguarding, and disseminating technical documents • Submittals in accordance with contractually required methods/tools • Solid understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and industry best practices for Configuration Data Management (CDM) (e.g., EIA-649, EIA-859, MAP, etc.). This includes the five fundamental elements (pillars) of CM per EIA-649. • Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks under minimal supervision • Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications:   • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 8 years of related experience in Configuration Management (CM)/Data Management (DM); Or master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued  Secret  security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Experience understanding and translating contractual requirements into program planning activities • Experience with data management tools • Experience managing customer