F-35 DA&A Configuration Management Analyst (Mid-level/Senior) - 30860

HII • Arlington, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

HII’s Warfare Systems business group within the Mission Technologies division is hiring a mid-level or senior-level Configuration Management Analyst to support configuration management for the F-35 Joint Program Office DA&A. The role supports a major U.S. Department of Defense and international aircraft acquisition program, maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and control of aircraft system configurations through development, production, sustainment, and fleet operations. The position requires an active Secret clearance and daily on-site presence in Crystal City, Virginia.

The analyst applies DoD configuration management policies and processes, evaluates technical change documentation, supports change control and major-change disposition, and maintains configuration metrics and reports. The position collaborates with program personnel and stakeholders in a complex, multi-stakeholder, audit-driven environment.

The role is available at mid-level or senior level. The mid-level classification requires 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, 4 years with a master’s degree, or 10 years with a high school diploma or equivalent. The senior-level classification requires 10 years with a bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a master’s degree, or 14 years with a high school diploma or equivalent. The posting also specifies aircraft configuration-management experience within defined recent program-experience periods for each level.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in configuration identification, control, audits, 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/security standards.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Active Secret security clearance at the time of consideration; the clearance must be maintained.
• Senior level: program management, technical, or business analysis experience, including at least 4 of the prior 8 years in aircraft systems configuration management.
• Mid-level: program management, technical, or business analysis experience, including at least 3 of the prior 6 years in 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.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive problem-solving ability, including identifying gaps and proposing actionable solutions.
• Adaptability and resourcefulness in a fast-paced, audit-driven environment.
• Ability to be physically on-site daily in Crystal City, Virginia and attend customer and stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer, participating in meetings, reviewing documentation, and performing analytical tasks.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, telephones, and projection or briefing equipment.
• Ability to communicate in person, virtually, and by phone, including delivering oral briefings and participating in high-level technical discussions.
• 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 fast-paced, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and maintain process metrics, develop reports, and ensure 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.
• Review Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests and Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, sustainment as-maintained records, and other technical documents for compliance and accuracy.
• Support configuration management for 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 major changes and variances are properly dispositioned and documented.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain configuration management metrics and prepare reports to support compliance with DoD Data Management Program policies and procedures.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level