F-35 DA&A Configuration Management Analyst (Mid-level/Senior) - 30860
About The Position
The F-35 Joint Program Office DA&A seeks a mid-level or senior-level Configuration Management Analyst to support configuration management for a major Department of Defense and international acquisition aircraft program. The analyst helps ensure the accuracy, integrity, and control of aircraft system configurations throughout development, production, sustainment, and fleet operations. The role calls for expertise in configuration management practices, engineering change control, and technical-documentation evaluation in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The position supports configuration management across U.S. and international aircraft programs, including development, production, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, test and evaluation, and fleet operations. The analyst evaluates technical documentation and changes, advises program personnel on procedures and change-control requirements, documents major changes and variances, and maintains metrics and reports. An active Secret clearance is required, and the position requires daily on-site presence in Crystal City, Virginia.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in configuration identification, control, audits, and status accounting, and applying DoD configuration management policies, procedures, standards, and review processes.
- Experience reviewing engineering change documentation and evaluating technical changes for operational and programmatic impact.
- Experience supporting configuration management across system development, production, sustainment, and fleet operations in a DoD or international aircraft acquisition program.
- Strong understanding of configuration management governance and DoD compliance and security standards.
- Ability to communicate complex technical and operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Active Secret clearance at the time of consideration, which must be maintained.
- Senior level: Program management, technical, or business analysis experience, including at least four of the prior eight years in program experience involving aircraft systems configuration management.
- Mid-level: Program management, technical, or business analysis experience, including at least three of the prior six years in program experience involving aircraft systems configuration management.
- Configuration Management Analyst 3 (Mid-Level): 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 4 years with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience.
- Configuration Management Analyst 4 (Senior-Level): 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 8 years with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 14 years of relevant experience.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and engage stakeholders.
- Proactive problem-solving skills, including identifying gaps and proposing actionable solutions.
- Adaptability and resourcefulness in a fast-paced, audit-driven environment.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and work at a computer.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, telephones, and projection or briefing equipment.
- Ability to read, review, and analyze extensive written materials, electronic documents, technical reports, policies, and program data.
- Ability to maintain focus and perform complex analytical tasks in a high-tempo environment with competing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing stakeholders with subject matter guidance on configuration management and change-control processes.
- Experience ensuring proper processing and disposition of Class I (Major) changes and variances.
- Ability to collect and maintain process metrics, develop reports, and support compliance with DoD-level Data Management Program requirements.
Responsibilities
- Execute configuration management processes, including configuration identification, configuration control, configuration audits, and status accounting.
- Apply DoD configuration management policies, instructions, procedures, standards, and review cycles to support programmatic decisions.
- Evaluate Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests and Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, sustainment as-maintained records, and other technical documentation for compliance and accuracy.
- Support configuration management across development, production, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, test and evaluation, and fleet operations for U.S. and international aircraft programs.
- Guide and assist program personnel on configuration management procedures, change-control requirements, and processing Class I (Major) changes and variances.
- Ensure appropriate disposition and documentation of major changes and variances.
- Collect, analyze, and maintain configuration management metrics and prepare reports to support adherence to DoD Data Management Program policies and procedures.
- Attend customer and stakeholder meetings and communicate technical and operational updates, including oral briefings.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plan choices
- Dental insurance plan choices
- Vision insurance plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- 401(k) savings plan options
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Potential bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
