Principal Configuration Analyst - 18216

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems currently has an opening for a Principal Configuration Analyst . This position is located in Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. What You'll Get To Do: - Facilitate and document Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and Change Boards.  - Establish, maintain, and audit configuration-management libraries for documents, software, and hardware items.  - Plan and coordinate preparation, review, and release of engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements.  - Administer change processes, including change-order creation, authorization, status tracking, and integration with engineering, quality, and mission-assurance functions.  - Manage the full lifecycle of change packages—from initiation through closure—verifying implementation and updating status records.  - Perform configuration status accounting, generate metrics, and produce reports on baseline maturity and item status.  - Conduct configuration audits and verify correct marking of documents per contract and corporate guidance.  - Execute contract and supplier data-requirement activities, including planning, scheduling, delivery, and maintaining Supplier Statements of Work and Supplier Requirements Documents.  - Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of configuration-management and data-management tools.  - Provide technical configuration liaison with senior internal and external stakeholders, delivering presentations and coordinating cross-functional resolution of configuration issues. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 1 year of relevant experience.  An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. - Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.  - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a