New

Configuration Analyst

TEKsystems
$90.00 - $105.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, remote work
United States, California, San Diego
May 01, 2026
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 mdash 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. Job Description We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Configuration Analyst based out of San Diego CA. As a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Configuration Analyst at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. What You'll Get to Do: Develops and maintains software configuration management tools to support configuration identification control reporting and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf COTS software products. Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented comply with standard hardware configurations and are logistically sustainable. Designs develops automates and maintains productivity tools using programming database or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development. Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use. May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use. May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards. Software SW Configuration Management CM analysts are responsible for developing and maintaining software and other technological aspects on a DoD program. General CM software analyst duties and responsibilities are delineated below: - Communicate issues and risks pertaining to issues solutions and releases - Coordinate final signoff releases and manage release schedule - Work with developers QA and administrators to ensure success of builds and deployments in development QA UAT staging and production environments - Support the engineering teams using Clear Case/Clear Quest to solve release and SW build problems. - Maintain software tools to support the software release process and SCCB - Implement software configuration management policies and products - Timing execution of platform integration builds and ensuring that all issues encountered while generating platform builds are resolved - Monitor and troubleshoot common and daily SW tasks and documentation updates - Provide direction on maturing the VHDL CM repository/process from Design Sync. - Responsible for ensuring the necessary technology interfaces appropriately with client needs including third-party applications and customer interaction ensuring program applications remain secure and are coordinated and communicated with peers both internally and externally. - Ability to multi-task and complete tasks with a sense of urgency. - SW analysts work in an office environment and traditionally work during normal business hours however ndash on occasion late shifts or on-call remote work may be requested. - Excellent communication skills. - High level of problem solving is required to troubleshoot system issues and prevent downtime. This requisition may be filled as a Principal S/W Configuration Analyst or Sr. Principal S/W Configuration Analyst. Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Configuration Analyst: Bachelor's degree in computer science information technology or in a related field a with a minimum of 5 years relevant or Masters Degree with 3 years of relevant experience may consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree. Experience with Clearcase Clearquest Jira and/or Git Hub with the CM process. Experience supporting scripting languages and database management. Experience with performing software builds and maintaining procedures. US Citizenship is required in order to obtain and maintain security clearance Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance active Interim Clearance required to start. May be required to obtain higher level clearance. Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Software Configuration Analyst: Bachelor's degree in computer science information technology or in a related field a with a minimum of 9 years relevant or Masters Degree with 7 years of relevant experience PhD with 4 years of relevant experience may consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree. Experience with ClearCase ClearQuest Jira and/or Git Hub with the CM process. Experience supporting scripting languages and database management. Experience with performing software builds and maintaining procedures. US Citizenship is required in order to obtain and maintain security clearance Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance active Interim Clearance required to start. May be required to obtain higher level clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in relevant field Ability to work professionally to tight deadlines while producing quality work and to communicate to the team effectively Extensive experience with base ClearCase CC and ClearQuestCQ performing: administrator tasks such as creating VOB directory structures in CC create CQ database for programs queries add rules and users in both tools. CM software architect building merging/inheriting and establishing new branching versioning documentation processing and maintain a dedicated build machine to eliminate variable coding differences. Scripting experience. Familiar with Python Perl or Batch scripts for Windows. Perform system level Operational Program OPwith combined binaries with currently single development branching. Perform Share Point administration such as creating program directory structures granting access limiting access to general users creating excel metric reports for capturing SW CCB agendas minutes document releases archives and directories and internal links and documentation numbering and status. Working knowledge of the following tools STM Pro Share Point Design Sync for VHDL coding PDM or PLM Visio or Adobe Pro Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Power Point and Rational tool sets. Past experience with Hardware CM and Program Change Boards including data management SDRL submittals via IDE environments. Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90.00 - $105.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.