Configuration Management Specialist

BAE Systems is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support sustainment efforts for the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile weapon system, the United States military's prompt, global strike deterrent system under the Integration Support Contract (ISC).

Responsibilities

• Ensure various sustainment and acquisition program teams present accurate and complete Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the MM III engineering communities.
• Ensure compliance with the MM III Operational, Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) and Technical Baseline Change Handbooks by each program through required milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Work closely with the ISC Configuration Management Team to coordinate reviews of program and working group presentations and deliverables such as requirements/specifications and solutions/drawings.
• Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation.
• Review contracts to determine documentation required for each phase.
• Analyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.
• Coordinate modification records for management control.
• Facilitate meetings with the MM III engineering community and schedule tasks as necessary.
• Ensure TDP deliverables are coordinated and archived accordingly.
• Monitor and track baseline changes throughout the approval process.
• Ensure that Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are incorporated into the technical data baseline.
• Maintain the engineering baselines to include weapon system specifications, Hardness Data Manuals (HDM), engineering drawings, and Interface Control Documents (ICD) for both hardware and software.
• Assist with Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) at supplier and Air Force facilities.
• Coordinate Interface Control Document (ICD) graphics and materials.

Requirements

• 0 to 2 years of directly related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate technical baseline impacts and methodology.
• Experience within status accounting systems and program control systems.
• Knowledge of relevant design engineering standards, manufacturing processes, design, and configuration management, including military and ASME standards.
• Familiarity with drawing standards including ASME Y14.24 and ASME Y14.100.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office suite to prepare appropriate metrics, reports, and documents.
• Experience with government change processes and delivery processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail, coupled with good time management and organization skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills for interfacing and coordinating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• US Citizenship status required pursuant to Government contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Air Force drawing release processes and configuration management practices, including configuration management standards and requirements such as ASME suites, MIL-STD 100, Mil-STD 973, and AMSE EIA-649.
• Knowledge of Interface Control Documents (ICD) and their Interface Revisions (IRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and configuration management activities related to design, development audits plans.
• Design graphics, materials, and drawings to be presented on paper or electronic media.
• Training in Configuration Data Management (CMPIC).
• Configuration management and data management experience in the DoD environment.
• Motivation to maintain currency and increase proficiency in the discipline.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $51,273 - $87,164. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• 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 the Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support important missions. The work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage, and defeat threats, inspiring dedication to pushing technology to new levels.