Principal Configuration Analyst – A03 Level

Northrop Grumman

Principal Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman working on the Sentinel program. Focused on configuration audits and ensuring product compliance.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $81,400 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Configuration ManagementFunctional Configuration AuditPhysical Configuration AuditChange ControlData Discrepancy IdentificationProduct Readiness for ProductionBaseline VerificationProduct Configuration Validation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePointCPLM

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD EnvironmentContract RequirementsSoftware LicensingExport Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A Configuration Management (CM) specialist focusing on Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
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
Transition products from 'as-designed' baselines to 'as-built' and 'as-delivered' states
Ensure all deliverables adhere to contract requirements, software licensing, and export compliance standards
Perform Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
Validate integrity of product configuration information
Perform Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 Years experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 year with a Master's degree or 1 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
Experience must be direct Configuration Management or Data Management Experience in a DoD Environment
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and CPLM

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