Principal Specialist, Configuration Management

RTX•McKinney, TX

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Management and Data Management (CMDM) organization is responsible for ensuring our products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The CMDM Organization consists of multiple disciplines which support engineering, our program offices and our customers. The Sensors, Surveillance & Space Configuration Management department is looking for an individual to perform the role of a Principal Specialist, Configuration Management, located in McKinney, TX.

Requirements

Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR in lieu of a degree 9 years of professional experience in Configuration Management
Experience with databases (SAP, ERP, PDM, CABS, PRISM, and/or other related databases).
Experience with MSOffice (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
DoD Clearance: Secret
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

General knowledge and understanding of configuration management principles using configuration management policies, procedures, and tools.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure data integrity and compliance with configuration management policies.
Ability to identify potential complex problems associated with technical engineering data, regarding configuration management issues, and take corrective action as needed.
Experience reviewing data and/or processing documentation/records.

Responsibilities

Process engineering action documents by way of Configuration Management (CM) reviews in Product Data Management (PDM) system
Oversee execution of CM processes, including identification, control, verification, and status accounting for systems and equipment, ensuring alignment with contractual and organizational policy
Provide mentorship and guidance to CM team members while driving cross-functional alignment and implementing best practices across programs
Lead CM-related projects, assess configuration risks, ensure compliance, and advise leadership on program readiness
Develop accurate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for proposals and provide CM expertise during Gate and Milestone reviews
Establish and enforce procedures for managing engineering document changes
Understand the PCA requirements/identify new hardware to product baseline
Review and analyze released engineering change data, coordinating updates between engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and data control teams
Conduct and/or lead configuration audits, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure compliance with CM plans, command media, and contractual requirements
Establish and maintain product baselines while ensuring data accuracy across systems and tools throughout the product lifecycle
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to support configuration and change control activities
Prepare and deliver PCA Plan Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRL) consisting of all hardware to be audited and PCA plan
Prepare and deliver PCA Agenda CDRL consisting of all required attendees and roles, detailed schedule of in person PCA event and parts to be audited
Prepare and deliver PCA Summary Report CDRL after PCA completion
Update PCA Plan Appendix to Reflect Final PCA Baseline