2026 Configuration Analyst - Chandler AZ (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Configuration Analyst – Level 2 to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

The Configuration Analyst plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and bill of materials, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. This individual analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine the effect on the overall product and system, coordinates modification records for management control. They also establish change orders and prepare for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. The Configuration Analyst reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

In this job, you will:

• Coordinate modification records for configuration / change management of parts, drawings and assemblies

• Establish change orders and prepare change authorization and documentation.

• Ensure release documentation meets quality standards and contractual marking requirements.

• Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

• Analyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.

• Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro proficiency

• Experience with parts management, drawing release / change management, processing Bills of Materials

• Must have ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and industry best practices for Configuration Data Management (CDM) (e.g., EIA-649)  This includes the five fundamental elements (pillars) of CM per EIA-649 when performing CM activities

• Soft skills include attention to detail, communication, problem solving and judgement, teamwork, high quality results

• Experience with Change/File Management (PLM) tool(s) (i.e. TeamCenter)

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (i.e. CostPoint, SAP)

Salary Range:

Configuration Analyst - Level 2: $65,500 to $98,300

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

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.