Configuration Management Analyst II

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a driven team of game changers? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, we take pride in delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our U.S. service members. As a Configuration Analyst II, you will be key part of an innovative, unique problem-solving team that helps make it possible.

With us, you can help our teams solve some of the most complex technical security and intelligence challenges - all while growing your own career. Our competitive benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep our help nation safe.

At BAE Systems, we believe in work-life balance, and this position works a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We prefer this position be on-site 50% or more, though remote work will be considered.

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors, is hiring a Configuration Analyst II to support Configuration Management activities on Combat Vehicle Programs. This role can be on-site or hybrid on-site (66% or more on-site) and will be on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

As a Configuration Analyst, you will be expected to be able to perform tasks and scope associated to hardware configuration management and engineering bill of material management. You will:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluates Configuration Changes and Bill of Material (BOM) efforts in support of multiple, significant developmental and production programs within BAE Systems guidelines and U.S. Government specifications
• Execute assigned programs within cost and schedule constraints.
• Establish, maintain, and promote good customer relationships.
• Ensure the coordination of work tasks with customer representatives and ensure customers are informed on status and progress of assigned programs.
• Contribute to the preparation of project documentation to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Review documentation and apply knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on the BOM.
• Coordinate modification records for Changes and BOM management control.
• Contribute to the development of policies and standards to ensure team optimization.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.
• Ensure CDM efforts meet cost, quality, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Establish and maintain configuration baselines and associated CSA information.
• Support the development, delivery, and customer review of program documentation/data deliverables and status accounting updates.
• Review and prepare Engineering Change Request/Proposals, Notices of Revision, Engineering Release Records, and Requests for Variance (RFV).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and two years experience OR an Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of Configuration Management (CM) principles, Bill of Material (BOM) Structuring Expertise, and basic engineering background
• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) and / or Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) experience
• Product Life-Cycle Management (PLM) experience
• General understanding of Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations processes
• Experience with the use of a Product Data Management (PDM) system is desirable, otherwise must be willing to learn the PDM tool
• Excellent computer skills, with a solid understanding of the typical PC applications especially MS Office Excel and Word
• Ability to develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills
• Attention to detail, coupled with good time management and organization skills
• Interpersonal skills for interfacing and coordinating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience applying industry standards and meeting government requirements
• General knowledge of relevant configuration management and design engineering standards, manufacturing processes and documentation including military standards MIL-HDBK-61, MIL-STD-31000, industry CM standard SAE EIA-649, and drawing standard ASME Y14.100
• Working knowledge in US Army product development, processes and standards pertaining to engineering to ensure accuracy for production readiness
• Extensive expertise of design engineering, manufacturing, material planning; production planning purchasing principles and discipline of CM including Standards/Specifications. Ability to see the relationships of these functional areas and make decisions based on the business impacts to these area
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP or Oracle systems
• Formal training and/or certification in Configuration Data Management (CDM)
• Familiarity with CMMI requirements

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $77,809 - $132,275