What are the responsibilities and job description for the Configuration Analyst III position at H2B Consulting, Inc.?
Full-time Contract Position – Hagerstown, MD
Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it 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 one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits
The Company
Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.
The Position
As a Configuration Analyst, you will manage the configuration of engineering and manufacturing products through the use of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. These cover a very wide range, from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll plan and coordinate the preparation of product structure to ensure compliance with customer requirements, company standards, and industry standards. This includes input and accuracy of Product Data to include Parts and Bills of Materials (BoMs) as well as auditing the Configuration Management systems usage and verification of product configuration.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage product configuration using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems across engineering and manufacturing programs
- Plan and coordinate preparation of product structures to ensure compliance with customer, company, and industry standards
- Enter, validate, and maintain product data including Parts and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
- Audit configuration management processes to verify proper usage and ensure product accuracy
- Support engineering release and control processes for mechanical, electrical, software, and system-level products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Program Management
- Develop and maintain product configuration definitions and structures across various platforms and programs
- Ensure adherence to aerospace and defense configuration management standards (e.g., AS 9100, ISO 9001, EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, IEEE 828, CMMI)
- Provide configuration documentation and control support for design, fabrication, manufacturing, and production processes
- Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and industry-standard configuration practices
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No immediate direct reports
Skills & Qualifications
- 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
- Basic understanding of Documentation Control Database systems
- Ability to rapidly work on projects involving both small and large Engineering, Operations, and Program Management teams
- Knowledge of industry-standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware and or electrical component selection, fabrication, manufacturing, and production processes
Preferred Experience
- Experience using PDM/PLM systems such as Windchill, Enovia 3Dxperience software, and CAD tools such as SOLIDWORKS, Creo, NX, ProEngineer, AutoCAD, CATIA
- Background in the Aerospace & Defense Industry
- Understanding of the engineering release and control process for all data associated with system, mechanical, electrical, printed circuit board and/or software products
- Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, IEEE 828 and/or CMMI
- Skilled in product configuration definition and product structure development
- Ability to generate and maintain Product Structures compliant with all product line items required by various Engineering and Operations groups
- Certification in Configuration Management disciplines
Work Environment
- On-site position located in Hagerstown, Maryland
- This is a 3-month contract to hire
Compensation
- Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $35 - $45, with additional benefits
Requirements
- Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Certification in Configuration Management disciplines
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Perks of the Job
Health Benefits
Multiple Healthcare plans are available, Vision, Dental, Medical, and Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Competitive Paid Leave plan includes 10 (PTO) days, 12 Paid holidays, and 5 sick days
Financial Benefits
Nonmatching, self-administered 401k program through Human Interest
Top Tier Clients
H2B works with resume-building Clients, offering vast opportunities for growth
Professional Support
Our employees are set up for success with the tools, training, and time they need
Culture of Inclusivity
We embrace difference, and we value diversity in our, and every, workforce
Salary : $35 - $45
