Configuration Management Analyst - Mid-level

Seventh Sense•Crystal City, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Configuration Management Analyst will support a highly visible Defense Aviation Joint Program Office (JPO) responsible for managing a major defense weapon system development: the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The role performs critical configuration management functions to help ensure program success and supports the Program Management Office (PMO). It is a hybrid position in Arlington, Virginia, with an immediate hiring timeframe. The analyst applies configuration management, performance logistics, and systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices to inform planning, organization, and coordination across the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of aircraft systems, subsystems, and equipment. The role requires an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain access to information protected under Special Access Programs.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain access to information protected under Special Access Programs.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, S&T, Business Management, or a related discipline, or an associate degree plus four years of additional relevant work experience.
At least three of the prior six years of experience in configuration management of aircraft systems.
At least six years of recent work experience in program or systems development, production, deployment, and/or sustainment.
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or familiarity with the DoD 5000 series on operation of the Defense Acquisition System and federal and DoD acquisition regulations.
Demonstrated program experience in configuration management processes, including configuration identification, control, audit, and status; DoD configuration management policies, procedures, review cycles, instructions, and standards; and engineering change proposal evaluations.
Demonstrated configuration management experience involving development, production, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, test and evaluation, and fleet operations of a DoD and international acquisition aircraft program.
Demonstrated experience providing configuration management and change-control guidance and ensuring Class I (Major) changes and variances are properly processed and dispositioned.
Demonstrated experience collecting and maintaining process metrics and reporting techniques to ensure compliance with DoD-level Data Management Program policies and procedures.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Customer-service focus and responsiveness, with sound customer-handling skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAE EIA-649B Configuration Management Standard, SAE GEIA-HDBK-649A Configuration Management Standard Implementation Guide, and MIL-HDBK-61B Configuration Management Guidance.
Completion of DAU LOG 2040 Configuration Management or related Logistics Management courses.
Fifth-generation fighter acquisition management experience.
F-35 Lightning II program knowledge and expertise.
Experience with and knowledge of acquisition challenges associated with a Contractor Supported Weapon System (CSWS).

Responsibilities

Perform configuration management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provide recommendations to ensure program success.
Participate as a member of and/or support the overall PMO.
Apply configuration management, performance logistics, and systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices to inform planning, organization, and coordination of aircraft system development, production, deployment, and sustainment.
Provide guidance and assistance in configuration management and change control, ensuring Class I (Major) changes and variances are properly processed and dispositioned.
Collect and maintain process metrics and reporting techniques to ensure compliance with DoD-level Data Management Program policies and procedures.
Evaluate Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests/Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, Sustainment as Maintained Records, and other documents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting.
PTO and 11 paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Accident and Critical Care insurance options.
Annual contribution of over $1,500 to a Transportation FSA to support commuting.
Day off to celebrate your birthday.
Day off on your company anniversary date.
Day off to volunteer for a community service project of your choice.
Bonus plan with potential to benefit from company, team, and individual success.
Peer-to-peer recognition platform.
Professional development opportunities, including AI and Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training.
Resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.