Principal / Software Configuration Analyst - NG Space Systems

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. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you? Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. We are seeking Software Configuration Management (SCM) Analyst to join our talented team. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA, and offers domestic and international travel opportunities. The Ground Solutions and Mission Support (GSMS) Software (SW) Integrated Project Team (IPT) is a large, restricted group executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks. The software Engineering IPT focuses on the development and sustainment of several mission operational software product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer. Responsibilities Include: Support Configuration Change Board (CCB) activities Maintain and update Discrepancy Report (DR) databases Produce multiple weekly agendas and minutes Manage meetings Includes scheduling, running, and sometimes flipping charts Timely responsiveness to a high volume of email traffic Formal document control/release Maintain and publish build plans Contribute to process improvements Contribute to training new team members in the SCM Data Management tasks This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications: Software Configuration Analyst - 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters Principal Software Configuration Analyst - 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD Must have an active Top Secret clearance with a periodic review done within the last 6 years at time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI access prior to start date Experience with Product Line Lifecycle and Software Configuration Management Familiar with AS 9100 standards Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with Jira and Git/Version Control Software Experience with coordinating/creating configured software builds for test and delivery Preferred Qualifications: Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process Experience working on Linux environment Basic scripting in Bash, Perl, Python Excellent technical writing and team building skills Experience with SW CM branching strategies & tagging, pull requests, merges, and build versioning Ability to identify the needs to achieve build automation; experience designing and implementing CI/CD solutions.