Configuration Analyst Senior

Job Description

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking an experienced Configuration Analyst to join our team. This individual will support the Configuration and Data Management (C&DM) activities across assigned programs and teams, helping to maintain process consistency and compliance while working under the general guidance of the Department Manager.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do

• Provide configuration and data management (C&DM) support for multiple programs that you may be assigned.
• Responsible for the creation, review, maintenance, and compliance of the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) for the program(s) to which you are assigned.
• Facilitate the Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and other engineering boards as required.
• Establish, control, and maintain required configuration information with accuracy in PLM tool.
• Ensure configuration and data management processes are executed effectively within the team, while maintaining adherence to established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Provide delivery forecasts for SDRLs/CDRLs to program team members and track the status of all deliverables to ensure timely delivery and resolution of customer comments as needed.
• Interact with Customers and Suppliers as needed to reconcile all data delivery records.
• Ensure the delivery of data items is in accordance with contract and Data Item Description (DID) requirements.
• Prepare letters of transmittal as required.
• Provide necessary data items that may be requested by program personnel to support technical meetings or milestone events.
• Serve as a resource for C&DM-related support and training by addressing inquiries promptly and providing clear guidance to subordinates, peers, and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and subcontractors, ensuring process integrity and successful execution across all phases of the programs.
• Possess extensive knowledge and understanding of CM principles and other engineering disciplines.
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience utilizing PLM tools and the ability to understand technical and engineering data and provide technical feedback to engineering when needed.
• Ability to independently identify solutions to complex problems by regularly applying ingenuity and innovation, while ensuring that these solutions align with department objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and comfortable learning new tool technologies when needed. #LI-NP1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Configuration Management certifications (e.g., CMII, NDIA, CMPIC).
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with PLM tools (e.g., ARAS Innovator, Windchill, Oracle Agile).
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., EIA-649).

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.