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Sentinel - Sr Principal Configuration Analyst - 18009

Northrop Grumman
UTRO03, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2026
💰 $168,200/yr($112,200/yr$168,200/yr)

About the role

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 is seeking to hire an Sr Principal Configuration Analyst (A-04 Level) to join its team. This position is located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Get To Do:

This role will report to operating Segment Configuration Management / Data Management, and Program Change Engineering Lead and will work directly with Configuration and Data Management (CM/DM-PCE) leadership in a wide array of tasks associated with both configuration and data management disciplines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Plan meeting agendas, conduct meetings, and record meeting minutes

  • Control technical baselines, and track configuration status

  • Perform document reviews to include classification markings, data rights markings, and formatting

  • Familiarity with development and transfer of technical baselines, and conducting configuration audits

  • Develop Data Management products

  • Knowledge and experience with both Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL) processes

  • Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems

  • Perform research and determine the best option from a variety of options without manager guidance

  • Provide detailed CM/DM subject matter knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders when requested

  • Represent your organization as a prime contact on your assigned contract or project

  • Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Basic Qualifications:

  • 8 Years experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with a Master's degree or 4 year with PhD. An additional 4 Years of direct Configuration Management or Data Management experience can be considered ‘in lieu’ of a degree

  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years  with no impediments to receiving a Top Secret Clearance

  • Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

  • Experience must be direct Configuration Management or Data Management Experience in a DoD Environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable with these tools, JIRA, Teams, SharePoint, TeamCenter, DOORS, Cameo, etc.

  • Familiar with industry standards MIL-HKBK-61 Configuration Management Guidance, and EIA-649 Standard for Configuration Management

  • Subcontractor technical oversight experience

  • Experience in DoD or USG Configuration and Data Management and engineering change proposal processes

  • Experience with process improvement and enhancing existing processes to optimize efficiency and performance

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

  • Experience collaborating with Engineering teams to build robust and re

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