Senior Configuration Analyst

Oshkosh Corporation•Oshkosh, WI

About The Position

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions. The Senior Configuration Analyst is responsible for the Configuration Management (CM) and related activities for all Oshkosh Defense vehicle systems as required by various government contracts. This role will have the responsibility for capacity planning, recruiting, training, and delegating tasks. This individual will be an expert in the change management processes and will support executing all requirements across multiple programs. YOUR IMPACT Hire, train and supervise Configuration Management department personnel. Liaise with other CM groups in Oshkosh Defense to coordinate solutions as needed. Ensure accurate tracking records are kept, and be responsible for all ECP impact analyses for various Government contractual submittals, Class-I changes, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s), Configuration Change Documents (CCD’s), Request for Deviations (RFD’s), Request for Waivers (RFW’s, if applicable), and others as required. Coordinate with Government customers on all Configuration Management questions and issues. Research and resolve issues generated by Change Notice (CN) activity. Responsible for all CM Status Accounting Record logs, per contract requirements. Maintain and enforce Configuration Management policies and processes that produce sound methods for tracking released engineering and service changes to promote valid reporting of configuration controlled data. Lead and teach CM personnel, develop and maintain Configuration Management goals to enhance CM and overall company capabilities. Responsible for development and maintaining of Configuration Management plans per government contract requirements. Responsible for quoting and writing proposal Basis of Estimates (BOE’s). Develop CM plans per government contract requirements. Responsible for the preparation of Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) Plans. Gather and compile the documentation required for the Physical Configuration Audit (PCA). Responsible for the preparation, review, delivery and tracking of revisions to Technical Data Packages (TDP’s) as required by Configuration Management for Government contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
5-plus years’ experience in related field
Advanced Excel experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in technical field such as math or engineering
Able to proactively solve problems & meet established deadlines/contract deliverables
Windchill experience
Strong computer skills, including Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent with JDE and Windchill.
Able to read and understand Windchill change reports
Able to obtain secret security clearance as required by job duties
Familiar with DoD contracts and the government contracting process
Able to read and comprehend engineering change notices
Able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with customers & other departments within the company
Well organized and able to keep accurate status reports

Responsibilities

Hire, train and supervise Configuration Management department personnel.
Liaise with other CM groups in Oshkosh Defense to coordinate solutions as needed.
Ensure accurate tracking records are kept, and be responsible for all ECP impact analyses for various Government contractual submittals, Class-I changes, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s), Configuration Change Documents (CCD’s), Request for Deviations (RFD’s), Request for Waivers (RFW’s, if applicable), and others as required.
Coordinate with Government customers on all Configuration Management questions and issues.
Research and resolve issues generated by Change Notice (CN) activity.
Responsible for all CM Status Accounting Record logs, per contract requirements.
Maintain and enforce Configuration Management policies and processes that produce sound methods for tracking released engineering and service changes to promote valid reporting of configuration controlled data.
Lead and teach CM personnel, develop and maintain Configuration Management goals to enhance CM and overall company capabilities.
Responsible for development and maintaining of Configuration Management plans per government contract requirements.
Responsible for quoting and writing proposal Basis of Estimates (BOE’s).
Develop CM plans per government contract requirements.
Responsible for the preparation of Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) Plans.
Gather and compile the documentation required for the Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).
Responsible for the preparation, review, delivery and tracking of revisions to Technical Data Packages (TDP’s) as required by Configuration Management for Government contracts.