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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Analyst / Principal Configuration Analyst - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Salary:** $65,500.0 - $122,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Transmissions, Data Control, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, Tableau (Software), Atlassian Tools, Data Management - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=657d46d38bd1e442 ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience * Must have an active DoD Interim Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment., * Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience * Must have an active DoD Interim Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. Preferred Qualifications: * Proficient using Microsoft Office and SharePoint * Understanding of DoD Contracts to include interpreting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements * Knowledge of configuration management Principals / best practices to include configuration status accounting * Familiarity with EIA-649-1, MIL-HDBK-61, or GEIA-859 * Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents * Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines * Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management * Experience with databases, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), or Tableau ## Description In this role, the Configuration Analyst plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities., Change Management: * Facilitate change boards including Configuration Control and Technical Review Boards * Establish and maintain configuration management libraries to include document, software, and hardware configuration items * Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met * Administer change processes and ensure changes are documented in accordance with program requirements. * Collaboration with the team in the review and analysis of released engineering change data, coordinating changes with engineering, quality, mission assurance, and engineering data control activities. Data Management: * Perform Contract and Supplier Data Requirements activities to include planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery * Manage and document the change package lifecycle from initiation to closure of the packages and verify the implementation in complete and status records are updated * Review documents for correct markings based on contract and company guidance * Perform Configuration Status Accounting and Metrics generation on data management activities * Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Technical Requirements: * Perform Data Transfer Authority (DTA) functions in classified areas * Create and Maintain Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) and Supplier Requirements Documents (SRD) * Support the development and maintenance of Configuration Management and Data Management tools. * Generate reports that provide the status of Configured items, and the maturity of technical baselines. * Administer Configuration audit activities for both internal and external stakeholders. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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