Configuration Management Analyst III

Akima, LLC•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Management Analyst III develops, implements, and maintains configuration management and data management processes that ensure the integrity, traceability, and control of program data, technical baselines, software, hardware, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle. The role supports multiple programs and contributes to Digital Engineering initiatives by applying configuration and data management principles consistent with industry and government standards, including MIL-HDBK-61 and MIL-HDBK-539 where applicable. The analyst evaluates and coordinates proposed changes to processes, systems, designs, and technical baselines, assessing impacts across engineering, production, procurement, quality, and operational functions. The position develops CM plans, manages configuration baselines, facilitates change control activities, and ensures program data is accurate and accessible across internal organizations and subcontractors. The role leads configuration management activities, chairs configuration management meetings and boards, supports internal and external audits, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements. The analyst works independently with minimal supervision, resolves complex issues, and provides guidance on configuration and data management best practices across multiple projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of related experience in Configuration Management, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; clearance requirements are established by the government contract.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management and Data Management plans, policies, processes, and procedures.
Apply Configuration Management principles and Digital Engineering practices using MIL-HDBK-61, MIL-HDBK-539, and other applicable organizational and contractual requirements.
Evaluate proposed engineering, software, hardware, documentation, and process changes for impacts on technical, operational, manufacturing, and program baselines.
Review, process, and coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Deviations, Waivers, and other controlled change documentation.
Establish, maintain, and control product, system, software, and documentation baselines throughout the program lifecycle.
Lead Configuration Management meetings, Change Control Boards (CCBs), and related governance activities to ensure timely review and disposition of change requests.
Perform configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration verification activities.
Generate and maintain configuration status accounting reports, metrics, and records to support program management and decision making.
Administer and maintain configuration libraries, repositories, release records, source code controls, and technical documentation systems.
Manage program data and configuration records across internal organizations and subcontractors, ensuring consistency, accuracy, accessibility, and traceability.
Coordinate with engineering, program management, quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and subcontractor teams to maintain configuration integrity.
Support multiple concurrent projects and programs while adhering to established schedules, requirements, and configuration management standards.
Support internal audits, process assessments, and compliance reviews, including corrective action activities resulting from audit findings.
Prepare and maintain documentation for customer reviews, audits, program milestones, and contractual deliverables.
Monitor and validate implementation of approved production and operational changes to minimize risk, prevent outages, and reduce downtime.
Maintain version control and traceability of software, hardware, documentation, and associated configuration items.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to configuration and data management practices, tools, and governance processes.
Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to project teams regarding configuration management and data management requirements and best practices.
Independently resolve complex configuration and data management issues, escalating only the most critical matters requiring higher-level review.