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. Position will either be staffed onsite at Crane, IN or remotely in Washington, DC or Huntsville, AL.

About the Role

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. This role involves enabling processes that prepare the program for weapon system sustainment requirements, helping obtain technical and data-driven solutions, and evaluating/recommending engineering, CM, and Data Management (DM) tools.

The Candidate will apply sound configuration management practices to evolving technical program baselines and ensure configuration items are correct, complete, and consistent in compliance with technical and programmatic requirements. This position requires heavy interface with Government National Team program stakeholders (Government, Prime Contractor, National Labs) and various working groups spanning functional areas (systems engineering, hardware & software engineering, logistics).

This role allows for a hybrid schedule with some telework when not needed at the customer site. Regular access to classified information is required.

Responsibilities

• Track all aspects of system development, product design changes, and their effects on the overall system.
• Ensure configuration identification, prepare and process change documentation, and facilitate change review boards.
• Structure and maintain databases, and generate configuration status reports and configuration verification audit records.
• 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.
• Coordinate with logistics, engineering, and program management teams to ensure configuration changes are properly reflected in technical data packages (TDPs).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience (5+ in CM).
• Formal Configuration Management Certificate (e.g., CMII, CMPIC, CMTF).
• CM Leadership experience (experience with both developmental and sustainment programs desired).
• DoD Acquisition program experience (Navy program experience preferred).
• Experience with Product Life Cycle Management, Data Management, and Software CM Tools (e.g., SharePoint, Windchill, DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent).
• Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain a Secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• US citizenship.

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.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift. Hybrid schedule with some telework allowed when not needed at the customer site.