Configuration Analyst

SAIC•Huntsville, AL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Configuration Analyst to support the NSWC Crane Hypersonic Systems Engineering Team. The role assists with developing and implementing configuration management (CM) processes, authoring documentation and policy, and applying CM best practices for a hypersonic developmental program transitioning configuration responsibility from the Lead Systems Integrator to the Government. The position supports CM strategy in a rapid development environment, including processes for the CPS Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) test environment, and helps prepare the program for weapon-system sustainment requirements. It also supports technical and data-driven solutions and evaluates and recommends engineering, CM, and Data Management tools. The analyst applies CM practices to evolving technical program baselines and ensures configuration items are correct, complete, and consistent with technical and programmatic requirements. The role involves significant interaction with Government National Team stakeholders, including government organizations, prime contractors, and national laboratories, as well as cross-functional working groups in systems engineering, hardware and software engineering, and logistics. The position tracks system development, product design changes, and their effects on the overall system. Responsibilities include configuration identification; preparing and processing changes and documentation; facilitating change review boards; helping structure and maintain databases; generating configuration status reports and configuration verification audit records; conducting Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs); establishing and maintaining Functional, Allocated, and Product baselines for assigned systems and subsystems; and coordinating with logistics, engineering, and program management teams so changes are reflected in technical data packages. The role requires regular access to classified information. It may be staffed onsite at Crane, Indiana, or remotely in Washington, DC, or Huntsville, Alabama; the posting also states the position must be filled in Crane, Huntsville, or Washington, DC. A hybrid schedule with some telework is permitted when the employee is not needed at the customer site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience.
Experience with Product Life Cycle Management, Data Management, and Software Configuration Management tools, such as Windchill, SharePoint, DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent.
Configuration Management leadership experience.
Interim clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
U.S. citizenship.
Regular access to classified information is required.

Nice To Haves

Configuration Management leadership experience on both developmental and sustainment programs.
Department of Defense acquisition program experience; Navy program experience preferred.
Formal Configuration Management certificate, such as CMII, CMPIC, or CMTF.
Experience conducting or supporting FCAs and PCAs on Navy systems.
Background in Software Configuration Management (SCM) and Agile processes.
Experience with Navy Model Based Product Support (MBPS) systems.

Responsibilities

Assist the Crane CPS CM lead in developing strategic configuration management approaches for the program, including processes for the CPS HWIL test environment.
Develop and implement CM processes and author CM documentation and policy.
Help prepare the program for weapon-system sustainment requirements and support technical and data-driven solutions.
Evaluate and recommend engineering, CM, and Data Management tools.
Apply configuration management practices to evolving technical program baselines and ensure configuration items comply with technical and programmatic requirements.
Coordinate with Government National Team stakeholders, prime contractors, national laboratories, and cross-functional working groups.
Track system development, product design changes, and their effects on the overall system.
Ensure configuration identification; prepare and process changes and related documentation; and facilitate change review boards.
Help structure and maintain databases and generate configuration status reports and configuration verification audit records.
Perform configuration audits, including Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs).
Establish and maintain Functional, Allocated, and Product baselines for assigned systems and subsystems.
Coordinate with logistics, engineering, and program management teams to ensure configuration changes are reflected in technical data packages (TDPs).