Configuration Management Specialist Senior
About The Position
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You’ll Do: Lead configuration and data management (C&DM) support for multiple programs. Conduct configuration control board meetings, support engineering drawing reviews and facilitate approvals in PLM tool. Establish, control, and maintain required configuration information using Agile and SharePoint. Utilize configuration and data management procedures. Process and release Engineering Change Orders (EO) while ensuring accuracy and compliance to our C&DM processes. Receive, process, and provide dispositions regarding CDRLs/SDRLs. Track and report on all program data deliverables and provide delivery forecasts for CDRLs/SDRLs Interface with Customers and Suppliers as needed to reconcile all data delivery records. Responsible for ensuring data items are delivered timely and accurately. Prepare the delivery of data items in accordance with contract requirements. Prepare letters of transmittal as required. Provide necessary data items to support technical meetings and represent C&DM in such meetings as required. Support program management and engineering staff in utilization of database tools and adherence to C&DM processes and provide training to program team as needed. Represent C&DM discipline to business units as first point of contact for program support. Provide C&DM support/guidance to subordinates/peers as well as cross-functional teams. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Requirements
- BS/BA in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
- Effective communication, facilitation, and teamwork skills.
- Possess extensive knowledge and understanding of CM principles and other engineering disciplines.
- Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience utilizing PLM tools and the ability to understand technical and engineering data and provide technical feedback to engineering when needed.
- Ability to independently identify solutions to complex problems by regularly applying ingenuity and innovation, while ensuring that these solutions align with department objectives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and comfortable learning new tool technologies when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Software Configuration Management would be preferred but not required.
- Knowledge with ARAS or other PLM tools.
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology.
- Has attained a formal Configuration Management certification accredited by CMPIC, CMTF, or NDIA.
Responsibilities
- Lead configuration and data management (C&DM) support for multiple programs.
- Conduct configuration control board meetings, support engineering drawing reviews and facilitate approvals in PLM tool.
- Establish, control, and maintain required configuration information using Agile and SharePoint.
- Utilize configuration and data management procedures.
- Process and release Engineering Change Orders (EO) while ensuring accuracy and compliance to our C&DM processes.
- Receive, process, and provide dispositions regarding CDRLs/SDRLs.
- Track and report on all program data deliverables and provide delivery forecasts for CDRLs/SDRLs
- Interface with Customers and Suppliers as needed to reconcile all data delivery records.
- Responsible for ensuring data items are delivered timely and accurately.
- Prepare the delivery of data items in accordance with contract requirements.
- Prepare letters of transmittal as required.
- Provide necessary data items to support technical meetings and represent C&DM in such meetings as required.
- Support program management and engineering staff in utilization of database tools and adherence to C&DM processes and provide training to program team as needed.
- Represent C&DM discipline to business units as first point of contact for program support.
- Provide C&DM support/guidance to subordinates/peers as well as cross-functional teams.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- an employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
