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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Configuration Analyst - Level 4 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,300.0 - $193,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Documentum, Identity and Access Management, Network Troubleshooting, Perforce, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Subversion, Management of Software Versions, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes Helm Charts, Git, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8929169/software-configuration-analyst-level-4 ## About the Role Ability to multi-task and complete tasks with a sense of urgency. SW analysts work in an office environment and traditionally work during normal business hours, however - on occasion late shifts or on-call remote work may be requested. Excellent communication skills. High level of problem solving is required to troubleshoot system issues and prevent downtime., * Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI at time of application * Experience with Linux * Experience with Jira, Jenkins and Git/Version Control Software * Experience working with Docker containers * Ability to identify the needs to build automation, designing and implementing CI/CD solutions * Ability to express technical information clearly at different organizational levels * Experience in software configuration management * Experience with coordinating/creating configured builds for test and delivery, * Experience with developing microservices * Experience with Kubernetes and Helm charts * Experience with Agile development * Excellent technical writing and team building skills * Experience with SW CM branching strategies & tagging, pull requests, merges, and build versioning * Experience administering centralized document repositories such as SharePoint, Confluence, or Documentum, including access control management * Proficiency in defining and enforcing configuration baselines for source code, libraries, build scripts, and release packages * Handson experience with version control systems beyond Git (e.g., Perforce, SVN) and implementing robust branching/merging strategies * Demonstrated ability to track and record change control items (CR, MR, PR) and maintain comprehensive change control logs * Ability to produce and maintain configuration status reports for audit reviews and release gate checkpoints * Experience implementing document numbering schemes, revision tracking, and approval workflow processes * Knowledge of periodic document review practices, including retirement of obsolete documents and archiving historic versions * Providing day-to-day developer support: branch creation, merge conflict resolution, and access provisioning * Creating traceability matrices and compiling evidence of compliance to support internal and external audits ## Description Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst - Level 4 to help develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes on large-scale program in accordance with the Organization's Standard Software Process (OSSP) and contractual requirements. The analyst will also support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products. This role will be located in Aurora, CO. An SCM Analyst plans and evolves processes and infrastructure to execute programs which support rapid maturation and deployment of capability while sustaining a stable security posture and incorporating ongoing stakeholder feedback. Integrates development pipelines leveraging automation with test-driven development tools and continuous integration/test frameworks. Implements provisioning and deployment techniques via packaging, componentizing, or Cloud distribution. Functions with agile principles to execute efficiently in an environment of continuous feedback. Ensures implementation of SCM, code quality, and code coverage with automated testing for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. The Software Configuration Analyst will be responsible for tasks including, but not limited to: Coordinate and generate configured builds for test and delivery. Communicate issues and risks pertaining to issues, solutions, and releases. Administration of the Software CM tools (including installation, upgrades, and maintenance). Facilitate and scribe for control board meetings, creating build and delivery documentation, and process improvement activities. Establish and implement procedures to coordinate changes to program data and products. Possess understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices and standards as required. Conduct and support internal and external customer audits. 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