Senior Principal Configuration Management Associate

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•,

2d•$55 - $59

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an immediate opening for a Sr Principal Configuration Management Associate to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to develop and advance the cutting-edge technology that supports our nation’s fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with the government to develop solutions that allow them to carry out a variety of missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to deliver end-to-end solutions in mission systems integration, development, and operations support. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Senior Principal Configuration Management Associate will enhance their skill set among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employees will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Requirements

Associates degree in technical field, plus a minimum of 9 years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant work experience.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Strong understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards
Strong knowledge of industry practices
Understanding of Software Configuration Management builds practices
Strong understanding in the management of Third Party Software
Solid time management skills
Highly proficient in the use of all MS Office Suite applications
Highly proficient in the use of Product Data Management (PDM) applications
Strong experience using Software Configuration Management Applications
Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
Solid attention to detail
Solid organizational skills
Solid multi-tasking skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Work is performed under general direction
Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems
May refer to established precedents and policies
Participates in determining objectives of assignment
Considered an expert in Configuration Management (primarily Hardware, but understand Software), Data Management and management of Third Party Software
Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
Bachelor's degree in Business, a technical field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 8 years related experience
Superb understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards
In-depth understanding of industry practices, Configuration Management/Data Management practices, and Third-Party Software
Excellent time management skills
Highly proficient with MS Office Suite applications and Product Data Management (PDM) applications

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Responsibilities

Leads or actively participates in efforts to establish and collaborate across GDMS for the generation of Configuration/Data Management policies, instructions, templates and any other GDMS process documentation
Creates and collaborates with Program/Engineering Management Team regarding tailoring of GDMS Processes and other guiding CDM Practices for the project
Defines project CCB hierarchy, structures and thresholds ensuring criteria for each is identified in the project CDM Plan
Implements and maintains an Engineering Change Notice System, including product improvements, repairs, and new product development
Participates in GDMS tool incentives including investigation of new tools or tool changes, providing guidance for CDM requirements and processes
Advocate of CDM process and CDM tools and communicates this to CDM staff members
Defines the organization and project specific change process, including changes flowing from one board to another, form/fit/function, change classification and fast track/full track change criteria
Reviews issues within programs where compliance is an issue and ensures root cause analysis is performed, reviews the CDM solution
Attend and provide CDM Inputs at Program Meeting with Customer as required (weekly/monthly)
Coordinates the interaction between engineering, manufacturing, field operations, and program management to ensure appropriate changes are documented. Schedule, prepare and participate in Program Change Review Boards (CCB's) between required Quality, PM, Engineering and Customer representative (If required)
Ensure Configuration Management Best Practices are implemented, documented and auditable in the approval of configuration items
Ensures the maintenance of product baselines
Provide auditability of all change artifacts as required for ISO, Internal or External Audits or program
Works across organizations to coordinate processes where possible
Participate or review non Configuration and Data Management policies, process, etc. to determine impacts to Configuration Management
Creates training materials for employees inside and outside of the department
Has the ability to train all functional areas on Configuration and Data Management processes
Provides direction and delegates work to lower level employees
Works as a lead to balance workload across team to meet critical program deadlines
Creates and approves program Configuration/Data Management Plans and contributes to the generating of program plans
Supports fully all tasks associated with both configuration and data management tasks
Support proposals by reviewing customer SOW and/or other proposal documentation that pertains to CDM to identify the full scope and effort to be bid
Interface with Co-workers within the department
Frequent contact with employees and management outside of the department