Data Management Analyst Level 2 / 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting edge technology.  Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Data Management Analyst (Level 2 or 3) to join our team supporting Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Rapid Prototype Program (DARC). This position would be based in Colorado Springs, CO.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Responsible for leading the Data Management activities for the DARC Program
• Prioritizes requests and communicates schedule to all stakeholders including customers.
• Responsible for assuring timely and accurate release of deliverables and program documents.
• Coordinates with document authors, Integrated Schedule management, and project managers to ensure scheduled due dates are met and special handling requirements are understood to ensure on-time quality delivery.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Program data library asset databases.
• Responsible for providing education on the naming conventions and document format standards.
• Works on and across multiple projects to ensure consistency in naming conventions and documentation standards.
• Responsible for ensuring high-quality program documentation by performing technical editing to ensure deliverable template compliance, including specifications, software baseline documents, briefings, minutes, and other documents utilizing all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Responsible for ensuring documentation is clear, concise, and free of errors.
• Ensure consistency in tense and format of products.
• Identify and correct usage errors of certain terms and edit for capitalization, spelling, typographical errors, grammatical errors, inconsistency in significant figures, and corrections to indexes, headings, and citations.
• Responsible for creating locked down working templates for Engineers and Program Managers utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.
• Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise.
• Responsible for conducting all aspects of Documentation Management (DM) and data management for multiple projects.
• Works to achieve operational targets with direct impact on the departmental results
• Reviews and reports on program data metrics to benchmark effectiveness.
• Contributes to the upgrading of standards and best practice guidelines.
• Promotes the sharing and reuse of data across projects and business areas.
• Collaborates with other team members.
• Responsible for developing and implementing DM review cycle plans.
• Properly mark classified documents with Distribution, Destruction, and Declassification Information, proper classified markings, and foreign disclosure statements
• Experience with proper marking for DoD classified documents, foreign disclosure statements, and working in a classified environment.

Document management experience, to include:

• Understanding of MIL-STD-963C “Data Item Descriptions” and CDRLs (DD Form 1423), including formatting requirements included therein.
• Understanding of GEIA-859 “Data Management”
• Understanding of DoD 5010.12-M “Procedures for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data”
• Developing and implementing DM plans and experience working with DoD, Air Force, and/or Commercial DM standards as well as experience managing DM controls, tracking monthly delivery status, developing delivery metrics, and performing technical editing to ensure deliverable template compliance, spelling/grammar, and readability.

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This position may be filled at a level 02 or a level 03, depending on the candidate's experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 02: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. Master's degree and a minimum of 0 years of prior related experience.
• Level 03: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. Master's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior related experience. An additional 4 years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of the job area and in-depth knowledge of data management
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint knowledge
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently under only general direction; have a high degree of attention to detail and be trusted to enable on-time quality delivery of all required deliverable documents for multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge and experience with SharePoint.
• Ability to learn SW tools and develop expertise.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate flexibility in daily work.
• Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have a measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Experience editing various types of contract deliverable documents (e.g., CDRLs/documents according to DoD and Air Force standards and the Chicago Manual of Style Guide)

Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00Salary Range 2: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.