Configuration Analyst Principal

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

REQUIRED EXPIERENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years' experience 
• 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, Windchill, (e.g., SharePoint, DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent)
• Interim clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance.  SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
• US Citizen

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience conducting or supporting FCAs/PCAs on Navy systems
• Background in Software CM (SCM) and Agile processes
• Experience with Navy Model Based Product Support (MBPS) systems