Configuration Management Analyst

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking a Configuration Management Analyst for SATCOM and Space Ground Systems projects varying in size and complexity. The Configuration Management Analyst will work on developmental and operational projects and programs and be part of the cross functional teams assigned to meet the contractual requirements of the projects and programs.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Primary support to Lead for Configuration Management and Document Management
• Plan and execute configuration management throughout the project lifecycle, including development, migration, deployment, and security
• Responsible for change management request process, that include additions, modifications or removal of configuration items that could affect the mission, baseline, or infrastructure
• Facilitate: configuration control boards, risk assessment meetings for government events, creation of certified data packages, conduct quarterly configuration management audits of the baseline
• Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, support, and engineering data control activities
• Actively ensure continuous process improvement and continuity for the team
• Summarize and define project requirements with team members and stakeholders, while monitoring progress from start to finish
• Assess project issues and assist with resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
  
  

Experience And Skills

• 7 years of relevant experience being a Configuration Management Engineer (or Document Analyst) in an industry that requires managing software, hardware, and processes (engineering, production, manufacturing).
• Experience in assessing the CM requirements of a developmental and operational project and program, and generating an appropriate Configuration Management Plan
• Conducting and or supporting CCBs and RCCAs for Configuration Management topics/issues
• Executing configuration management for developmental and operational projects and programs
• Strong knowledge of Configuration Management principles, tools, and processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to interact directly with subcontractors and management
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional internal and external teams
• Ability to work with ambiguous and loosely defined project and program requirements and execute a focused CM plan and process to meet and or propose the CM requirements for a developmental and operational project and program
• Actively pursue continuous process improvement for configuration management across multiple projects
• Travel as required to support a project ~ 10% travel
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, Secret and TS/SCI
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Document and Data Management
• Experience in SATCOM and Satellite Ground Requirements Management and or the Defense and Airspace industry
• Agile development practices and processes
• Having CM oversight and responsibility of subcontractors
• Atlassian Tool Suite
• Familiarity with automated test scripting and tools (e.g., Bamboo)
• Familiarity with Configuration Management Tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian tools, Artifactory, CMPro, etc.)
• Configuration Management Certifications (CMPIC)
• Familiarity with Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, …)
• Familiarity with Docker/Container/Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline
• Analytical problem solving
• Ability to provide CM training
• TS/SCI
  
  

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
  
  

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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