Configuration Analyst – A01 / A02 Levels

Northrop Grumman

Configuration Analyst ensuring complex hardware and software systems align with technical baselines. Supporting the Sentinel program and leading configuration management tasks in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $54,400 - $81,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A Configuration Management (CM) specialist focusing on Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) ensures that complex hardware and software systems accurately match their approved technical baselines.
Manage change control, identify data discrepancies, and ensure the product is ready for production.
Verify that a product’s design and actual performance meet the requirements specified in its functional and allocated baselines (e.g., verifying test results).
Examine the physical configuration of the product to ensure it corresponds exactly to the final "build-to" (or "code-to") product baseline documentation, technical data packages, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
Transition products from "as-designed" baselines to "as-built" and "as-delivered" states.
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or non-compliances in configuration data and track them through resolution.
Ensure all deliverables adhere to contract requirements, software licensing, and export compliance standards.
Perform Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).
Validate integrity of product configuration information.
Verify consistency between a product and its product configuration information.
Determine that adequate processes are in place to provide continuing control of the configuration.
Provide confidence that product definition information is under configuration control.
Perform Functional Configuration Audit (FCA).
Validate V&V Data: Review system and software verification and validation (V&V) data.
Confirm Requirements: Verify that all functional and non-functional requirements have passed their test procedures.
Review Documentation: Ensure user manuals, operational documents, and support materials are complete.
Approve Maturity: Demonstrate that the system is ready for transition into beta testing or production.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
Associate Configuration Analyst: 1 Year of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
Configuration Analyst: 2 Years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 0 Years with a Master’s; 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
Understanding of DoD Contracts to include interpreting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements
Knowledge of configuration management Principals / best practices to include configuration status accounting
Familiarity with EIA-649-1, MIL-HDBK-61, or GEIA-859
Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents
Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Experience with databases, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), CPLM, CAMEO, DOORS
Ability to read and understand drawings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

Configuration ManagementFunctional Configuration AuditPhysical Configuration AuditVerification and Validation (V&V)Configuration Status AccountingData Discrepancy IdentificationRequirements VerificationDocumentation ReviewChange Control ManagementProduct Configuration Validation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMulti-taskingDeadline ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInterface with ManagementAttention to DetailProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications

U.S. Government Secret ClearanceBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree