Application Configuration Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP
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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.
Northrop Grumman offers challenging career opportunities in Hardware Engineering within the Mission Systems Sector that play a key role in the mission to protect our military personnel. The Hardware Engineering organization is dedicated to consistently providing high quality product designs in support of multiple product areas. The IRCM Engineering Support organization provides engineering support services for all programs at the Rolling Meadows campus including CCA Design Layout Technology, Configuration Management, Data Management, Standards and Components, Product Follow, and Product Integrity Engineering.
The Sr. Principal Configuration Management/Data Management Analyst plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Coordinates modification of records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. The successful candidate will use their keen sense of urgency, multi-tasking abilities and initiative to keep projects on schedule.
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This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location
This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Configuration Management/Data Management Analyst:
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience working in a corporate engineering or manufacturing setting or a Master's degree and 6+ years working in a corporate engineering or manufacturing setting
- Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must have a good understanding of Excel including creating reports, spreadsheets, and tables and proficient in manipulating data and formats of spreadsheets.
- U.S. citizen
- Must have Secret clearance prior to starting and the ability to maintain the Secret clearance once started.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with complex databases i.e. SAP, TcE (PDM), ENOVIA
- Prior military experience
- Experience within the Defense Industry.
- Experience with Data management.
- Experience interpreting gov't contractual documents
- Proven written/communication and analytical skills and proven ability to handle detail-oriented work processes.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with both internal and external customers.
- Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,400.00 - $162,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.