Configuration Analyst

SAIC • Colorado Springs, CO

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC seeks an energetic Configuration & Data Management Analyst to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, with operational maintenance and sustainment of Ground-Based Radars used for strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions. The role is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and supports the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer. The analyst performs data management functions using the Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) Technical Baseline tool.

The position manages contractual data deliverables and program documentation, maintaining organized, current, accessible, traceable, and compliant information repositories. It also uses data management systems including SharePoint/GMASS Connect (VIPR), Jira, Confluence, and Aras applications, coordinates with GMASS teams to improve CDRL/DAL review efficiency, and performs configuration management activities when required. The position is full-time, day shift, hybrid, and involves travel approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Highly organized, with knowledge of document creation, technical edits, formatting, and grammar checking.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing, developing, and documenting CM/DM procedures.
• Communication, organizational, analytical, and process-management skills.
• Knowledge and comprehension of MIL-HDBK-61B, DoD 5010.12, and/or EIA-649-1 guiding principles.
• Skill in CDRL/DAL editing and management.

Nice To Haves

• Basic foundational knowledge of the PLM tool Aras Innovator, Jira, and Confluence.
• Previous experience sustaining Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWR) or other strategic warning and surveillance radar systems, such as the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS).
• Understanding of and adherence to DoD documentation.
• Familiarity with the Scrum framework, Kanban, or general Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Accession List (DAL) deliverables are actioned, tracked, and responded to within assigned deadlines in accordance with DD 1423 and PWS requirements.
• Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain structured repositories, folder structures, naming conventions, permissions, version control, and archival practices for program documentation and technical data.
• Maintain data management controls so program files are organized, current, accessible, traceable, and compliant with program, contractual, security, and records-management requirements.
• Manage CDRL workflows, including delivery schedules, submission tracking, receipt, review coordination, comment adjudication, acceptance status, version history, and repository control, to ensure contractual deliverables are processed on time.
• Use data management systems such as SharePoint/GMASS Connect (VIPR), Jira, Confluence, and Aras applications to support technical data management.
• Coordinate with GMASS teams to enhance CDRL/DAL review efficiency and support.
• Perform configuration management (CM) activities when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level