Configuration Analyst Principal

Location: Crane

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Configuration Analyst Principal to assist the NSWC Crane Hypersonic Systems Engineering Team in developing and implementing Configuration Management (CM) processes, authoring documentation/policy, and applying CM best practices for a hypersonic developmental program working to establish formal processes as configuration responsibility is transitioned from the Lead Systems Integrator to the Government.

NOTE:

Position will either be staffed onsite at Crane or remotely in Washington, DC or Huntsville, AL.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

* The Candidate will assist the Crane CPS CM lead in formulating big picture strategic ideas to drive CM strategy for the program (including CM processes for the CPS Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) test environment) in a rapid development environment; enable processes that will prepare the program for weapon system sustainment requirements; help the program obtain technical and data driven solutions; and evaluate and recommend engineering, CM, and Data Management (DM) tools.

* The Candidate will apply sound configuration management practices to evolving technical program baseline(s), and ensure configuration items are correct, complete, and consistent in compliance with technical and programmatic requirements.

* This position will require heavy interface with a variety of Government National Team program stakeholders (government, Prime Contractor, National Labs) as well as various Government/contractor working groups that span functional areas (systems engineering, hardware & software engineering, logistics).

* In this role, the Candidate will be responsible for tracking all aspects of system development, product design changes and the effects on the overall system. The Candidate will ensure configuration identification; prepare and process change documentation; facilitate change review boards; help structure and maintain databases; and generate configuration status reports and configuration verification audit records sheets.

* The Candidate will perform configuration audits including Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs)

* Establish and maintain product baselines (Functional, Allocated, and Product) for assigned systems and subsystems

* The Candidate will coordinate with logistics, engineering, and program management teams to ensure configuration changes are properly reflected in technical data packages (TDPs)

* This position must be filled in Crane, IN, Huntsville, AL, or Washington, DC and requires regular access to Classified information.

* Position does allow for a hybrid schedule with some telework when not needed at the customer site.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPIERENCE AND CLEARANCE:

* Bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience (5+ in CM).

* Formal Configuration Management Certificate (i.e., CMII, CMPIC, CMTF).

* CM Leadership experience (experience with both developmental and sustainment programs desired).

* DoD Acquisition program experience (Navy program experience preferred).

* Experience with a variety of Product Life Cycle Management and Data Management, and Software CM Tools (e.g.,