Configuration Management Analyst, F-35 Joint Program Office (Hybrid Telework)

Serco • VA-Crystal City US-MD US-VA-Dumfries US-DC US-FL-Fort Lauderdale US-MD-Fort Meade US-TX-Fort Hood, VA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serco is excited to continue support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO). This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition lifecycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment. Our Configuration Management (CM) Analyst supports the F-35 Directorate of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A) in its role managing JPO functions as they relate to business operations, foreign compliance, process improvement, cost, requirements, and acquisition. In this role, you will: Design and establish configuration management documentation. Authorize the release of drawings, and software configuration changes specified by the JPO and other cross functional groups. Provide advice and guidance on methods, procedures, and requirements to individuals responsible for the creation of documentation. Plan and implement methods to improve response times and effectiveness. Participate in special studies. May provide leadership for lower-level employees and other colleagues at the JPO and in industry. Provide direction to subordinate CM analysts, or directly perform data management tasks as required by the JPO. Support DA&I in the management and approval of configuration management/data management by the JPO Change Review Board (JCRB), and JPO Configuration Control Board (JCCB). Assist the International Directorate in supporting National Deputies and their assistants in representing each of the F-35 Partner nations resident in the program. Get to know your recruiter:

Requirements

• An Active DoD Secret clearance.
• An Associates Degree
• A minimum of 3 years of program experience in aircraft systems or similar configuration management.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline.
• The ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA a minimum of 2-3 days per week, each week. Onsite days in the JPO office may increase to provide onsite support up to 5 days per week to support the needs of the customer. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager.
• Previous experience in configuration identification, control, audit, and status accounting; DOD configuration management policies, procedures, review cycles, instructions, and standards; engineering change proposal evaluations.
• Previous experience with development, production, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, test & evaluation, and fleet operations of a DoD and international acquisition aircraft program.
• Previous experience evaluating Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests/Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, Sustainment as Maintained Records and other documents.
• Previous experience in providing guidance and assistance in configuration management and change control and ensuring that all Class I (Major) changes and variances are properly processed and dispositioned.
• Previous experience in collecting and maintaining process metrics and reporting techniques to ensure compliance with DOD level Data Management Program policies and procedures.
• To travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Offices to include: Outlook,Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Design and establish configuration management documentation.
• Authorize the release of drawings, and software configuration changes specified by the JPO and other cross functional groups.
• Provide advice and guidance on methods, procedures, and requirements to individuals responsible for the creation of documentation.
• Plan and implement methods to improve response times and effectiveness.
• Participate in special studies.
• May provide leadership for lower-level employees and other colleagues at the JPO and in industry.
• Provide direction to subordinate CM analysts, or directly perform data management tasks as required by the JPO.
• Support DA&I in the management and approval of configuration management/data management by the JPO Change Review Board (JCRB), and JPO Configuration Control Board (JCCB).
• Assist the International Directorate in supporting National Deputies and their assistants in representing each of the F-35 Partner nations resident in the program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees