Senior Configuration Analyst, Software

Job Summary The Senior Configuration Analyst, Software analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system, coordinates modification records for management control, establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractors. This role requires specific knowledge of configuration management of software. Prepares reports of change effect on overall product then reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, program management, procurement and product support. The Senior Configuration Analyst ensures that customer requirements are implemented and reviews change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management (CM) policies to include CM planning, identification, change control, audits and status accounting. Oversees and coordinates data management (DM) activities for assigned programs in accordance with customer specific requirements and company procedures. Responsibilities and Tasks Interpret and evaluate statements of work (SOW) to derive applicable CM and DM tasking requirements. Monitor compliance to requirements and provide guidance across all programs. Implement CM and DM requirements for assigned programs and provide guidance across all programs. Review, evaluate, refine, release and maintain Configuration Management Plans in support of assigned program requirements. Provide support for and conduct program CM/DM kickoff meetings for assign programs. Establish identification of Configuration Items (CI) and Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI) for assigned programs. Establish, monitor and maintain configuration baselines for assigned programs. Perform, refine and evaluate Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) activities to include capturing minutes and action items, tracking action items to closure, and distributing change notifications to program team members. Monitor effectiveness and compliance. Recommend improvements. Perform, evaluate and refine configuration status accounting reporting (CSAR) activities. Make Recommendations and implement improvements. Identify, define, implement, release and maintain data items and submittal schedules in PLM in support of assigned program requirements. Create a Software Build environment and perform software builds based on the Version Description Document (VDD)/Software Version Document (SVD) instructions. Understanding of version control and baseline concept. Able to analyze and determine software change for CCB. Provide support and recommendations to the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) on CM initiatives and requirements for assigned programs. Prepare and present CM and DM data in support of internal and customer reviews, and CM/DM audits, in support of assigned programs. Support review, maintenance and currency initiatives for CM and DM procedures and work instructions. Conduct process training. Monitor effectiveness of procedures and recommend improvements. Support bid and proposal activities and prepare department Basis of Estimates. Interface with supplier and customer CM and DM personnel to analyze and resolve CM and DM related issues. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience) Bachelor's degree is required, equivalent experience may substitute for degree Specific Degree Field Required: Information Systems Engineering Computer Science Data/Business Analytic 5–8 years of relevant configuration, systems, or application experience Configuration Management Certification and Software Configuration Management Certification Thorough understanding of MIL-HDBK-61 and SAE EIA-649 Able to obtain and maintain a DOD clearance Preferred Thorough understanding of ASME Y14 standards related to CM and DM Familiar with Digital Transformation and Digital Twin concepts Skills and Abilities Detail oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of Unix and Linux operating systems Familiar with Perforce, GIT, and MS Visual SourceSafe Build Magnet Skills Experience using PLM Teamcenter version 14 or newer Thorough understanding of CM and DM disciplines and methodologies Good judgment, decision making and analytical abilities Reliable and dependable Travel/Physical Requirements Travel as required by programs #LI-TS1