Configuration Analyst III

The CA will be responsible for managing, planning, reporting and coordinating activities concerned with document and data control, product configuration management, and engineering change status for specific assigned programs. The individual will perform detailed drawing and documentation checking/proofing and be required to interface with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Departments to initiate, process, and release formal changes to related documentation. They also will be required to monitor and enforce established configuration management processes providing support to other corporate locations, business areas, departments, subcontractors, vendors, and customers by processing change requests and providing CM consultation in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivates formal understanding of document control, configuration management, engineering drawing and documentation practices, formats, requirements and checking functions. 
• Assists CM with bid/proposal preparation and planning of each project’s configuration management and document control requirements.
• Applies technical and administrative direction and surveillance over the life cycle of assigned programs and items to identify and document the functional and physical characteristics of configuration items.
• Records and reports information needed to manage configuration items effectively, including the status of proposed changes and implementation status of approved changes.
• Monitors configuration items to verify conformance to specifications, drawings, interface control documents, as defined with the program’s configuration management plan.
• Monitors and maintains configuration of software and related data, as defined in the program’s software configuration management plan.
• Controls the application of digital data file configuration identification and configuration status accounting.
• Ensures design and technical data documentation is processed through the collaboration and CCB cycles via the electronic CM software tool using an appropriate Engineering Change Order/Request
• Provides drawing and documentation checking/proofing function as directed.
• Provide configuration and data management support for multiple programs.
• Develop plans to implement configuration and data management requirements on programs.
• Track engineering drawing review, sign-off, and conduct configuration audits.
• Utilize engineering, configuration, and data management procedures.
• Operate, input, and manage configuration and documentation status using electronic systems.
• Liaison between engineering specialists and vendors regarding customer information/documentation
• Perform other duties as necessary

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field of study and typically 6 years of relevant experience
  • A higher level degree may substitute for experience
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Understanding of Documentation Control Database systems
• Experience working Military or DOD programs.
• Configuration and Data Management or related experience.
• Effective communication, facilitator, and team skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Product Data Management/Product Lifecycle Management PDM/PLM preferred.

Preferred:

• Individual to have Associates degree and 5 years of engineering design documentation experience and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in a Configuration Management position within a DoD engineering/manufacturing environment desired
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and intra/internet environment is required.
• Note: Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance may be required. 
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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