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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal / Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Baselining, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Control, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Data Management - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021262/principal-sr-principal-configuration-analyst ## About the Role * Excellent communication skills at all levels are necessary for success in this role., * Principal Configuration Analys t: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience, a PhD with 1 year of related experience, an Associate's degree with 7 years of related work experience, OR 9 years of professional related work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. * Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst : Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of related experience, a PhD with 4 year of related experience, an Associate's degree with 10 years of related work experience, OR 12 years of professional related work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. * Experience in Configuration/Data Management and systems engineering, including configuration identification, baselining, change control, audits, and CM governance across complex programs. * Must have an active US Government Top Secret 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. * Experience leading activities and presenting CDM status/risks to senior leadership * Experience in stakeholder management. * Experience in planning and coordinating the preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. * Experience in reviewing contract documents to determine documentation delivery required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. * Experience with analyzing proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system baseline. * Experience in coordinating modification records to maintain baseline control. * Experience in reviewing and analyzing released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Preferred Qualifications * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. * Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Agile project management (manage & prioritize workflow) * Familiarity with AGILE/SCRUM Master * Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development ## Description Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal / Sr Principal Configuration Data Management analyst to join our team in Palmdale, Ca . The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. Roles and Responsibilities will include: * Serve as the technical authority for CDM, ensuring consistency, integrity, and traceability of configuration items and associated data across the program lifecycle. * Define, own, and enforce enterprise CDM strategy, policies, processes, and standards that meet contract, regulatory, and security requirements. * Establish and enforce configuration identification, versioning, 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. * Lead configuration audits and compliance assessments, prepare evidence for customer/regulatory reviews, and adjudicate findings. * Provide technical leadership and mentoring for CM/CDM teams, training, and drive continuous improvement and data remediation efforts. ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Your Code as a Crime Scene](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1342-your-code-as-a-crime-scene) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Leave it to the Dutch: How to save on your Azure bill!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1530-leave-it-to-the-dutch-how-to-save-on-your-azure-bill) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)