Posted:
11/5/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
Remote
Northrop Grumman Space Sector in the Baltimore/Linthicum area is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Configuration Analyst to help develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes on large-scale and small-scale programs in accordance with the Organization’s Standard Software Process (OSSP) and contractual requirements. Support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products.
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!
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.
Generate metrics and code counts for program management and proposal efforts.
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.
High level of problem solving is required to troubleshoot system issues and prevent downtime.
This position can be staffed at a level 3 or 4, based on the basic qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with at least 5 years of related experience, (3 years with a Master's, 1 year with a PhD).
Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with at least 8 years of related experience, (6 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD).
2 or more years’ experience in software configuration management.
Experience with coordinating and generating configured builds for test and delivery.
Understanding of SCM principles, concepts, industry practices and standards is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI approval/access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret DoD clearance or higher.
Knowledge of scripting languages.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical area.
Experience with implementing Software CM on a large-scale program
Experience with multiple configuration/build tools and environments such as Atlassian (Jira,
Bitbucket, Confluence), Git, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux and Windows, SharePoint, Jenkins
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software