Senior Configuration Data Management Analyst

Iridium Satellite, LLC•Chandler, AZ

6h•$116,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Analyst to support configuration management activities across complex programs and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and traceability of configuration items throughout the product lifecycle. This role manages configuration baselines, change control processes, and configuration records while partnering with engineering, program management, quality, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with customer, contractual, and organizational requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong configuration management experience, technical expertise, and the ability to improve processes, provide guidance to teams, and support successful program execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience in lieu of degree.
8+ years of configuration management, data management, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
Strong knowledge of Configuration Management principles, change control, baseline management, and configuration status accounting.
Experience with Configuration Management and lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab, PLM/PDM, or similar platforms).
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g., EIA-649, CM2, ISO 10007, or equivalent).
Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, and customer contractual requirements.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to work independently, mentor junior team members, and drive process improvement initiatives.
Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team.
Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others.
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

An active advanced certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CM2, ITIL, PMP) or Data Management (e.g., CDMP).
Previous experience working in Aerospace, Defense, Space, Government Contracting, or other highly regulated industries with mature Configuration Management practices.
Previous experience supporting complex engineering programs, hardware and software development, product lifecycle management, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements is highly preferred.
Experience reading engineering drawings, production specifications, and contract documents.
Experience supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Engineering, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives.
Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO, CMMI, or similar frameworks.
Experience in contract management and managing customer-facing deliverables under strict deadlines.
Experience in mentoring or leading teams in configuration or data management practices.
Familiarity with Agile and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

Responsibilities

Lead Configuration Management activities across assigned programs, ensuring configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
Manage configuration baselines, change control activities, and configuration status accounting to ensure approved changes are accurately documented and implemented.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Configuration Management processes, procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
Administer Configuration Management tools and associated configuration data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with organizational and contractual requirements.
Partner with engineering, program management, quality, operations, and other stakeholders to integrate Configuration Management practices into program execution.
Support customer, contractual, and regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate configuration records and preparing for internal and external audits.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Configuration Management team members and serve as a trusted resource on Configuration Management processes and best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve Configuration Management processes, automate workflows, and enhance supporting tools and systems.
Review proposals, contracts, statements of work, and customer requirements to identify and implement applicable Configuration Management requirements.
Prepare configuration metrics, reports, and status updates to provide visibility into configuration baselines, change activity, compliance, and program performance.