Configuration/Requirements Engineer

The Configuration / Requirements Engineer provides support to the Property Screening portfolio within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Capabilities Portfolio Management (SCPM) organization under the Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) task order. This position organizes and analyzes requirements and configuration information supporting systems engineering and acquisition documentation, and maintains requirements, configuration management procedures and policies, controlled technical baselines, and traceable change records so engineering and program teams can determine what is required, what has been approved, what has changed, and what evidence supports verification. Government personnel retain approval of requirements, deviations, and technical baseline changes.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the client level. U.S. citizenship is required

Excellent research and analytical skills

Ability to maintain requirements traceability and accurate change histories

Experience with requirements management platforms, configuration repositories, SharePoint, or model-based traceability is desired

Proficiency in document development with ability to implement a high degree of professional judgment and a clear understanding of the information to be communicated

Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, diverse projects simultaneously

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensures compliance with configuration management procedures and policies.

Supports elicitation, analysis, documentation, and review of operational and technical requirements, capturing source, rationale, ownership, dependencies, status, and proposed verification method.

Reviews requirements for clarity, consistency, feasibility, uniqueness, and verifiability, and recommends revisions to gaps, conflicts, and duplicate statements.

Maintains records and bidirectional traceability from approved requirements through design, development, test, and deployment for each system release.

Develops and maintains Configuration Management Plans, procedures, naming conventions, version rules, and repository practices.

Establishes and maintains configuration status accounting and inventory records of configuration items, controlled documents, and approved baselines.

Logs and assesses Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Deviation (RFDs), and other proposed changes for impacts on documented requirements and system interfaces, and coordinates impact analyses addressing models, verification evidence, and schedules.

Supports configuration control reviews through change packages, agendas, decision records, and action tracking, and verifies that Government dispositions are reflected in controlled records.

Identifies inconsistencies, missing information, and actions for technical review, and supports baseline reviews and configuration audits by assembling evidence and tracking corrective actions.

Maintains system repositories and requirements management tools.

Identifies configuration risks and provides inputs to Risk Management plans and status reports.

Prepares requirements status summaries, traceability reports, and baseline inventories that conform to Section 508 accessibility standards; incorporates Government comments within five (5) business days.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years’ related experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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