Senior Configuration Data Management Analyst

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5-year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

About the role

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Configuration Data Management Analyst based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position offers the option to work an in-person or hybrid schedule and will collaborate with other Configuration Management personnel under the supervision of the group manager. The role involves performing day-to-day configuration management activities on one or more development and manufacturing programs, working closely with program teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and establish highly complex data management documentation based on program requirements.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of configuration management systems.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and schedules.
• Utilize product data management tools.
• Prepare contract data item submittals to established delivery schedules.
• Provide high-level support to the Product Data Manager and engineering technical staff.
• Independently prepare and submit contract data.
• Review contract data requirements and establish data schedules in accordance with requirements.
• Assist engineering technical staff in the decision process required for configuration management.
• Prepare and present the status of configuration plans and schedules in customer meetings.
• Participate in the development of plans and procedures regarding configuration management.
• Prepare cost estimates with supervision.
• Provide training to staff in the use of configuration management tools.
• Support the analysis of proposed design changes to determine the effect on the overall system; recommend methods of improvement.
• Participate in special assignments or projects.
• Act as liaison between functional groups.
• May supervise the work product of other less experienced employees.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Provide support to formal configuration management activities such as Physical Configuration Audits.
• Support the preparation of Technical Data Package delivery.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and meet technical requirements.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (CAD data systems).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the field of Product Data Management.
• Experience with configuration management processes as a support function (e.g., quality, manufacturing).
• Highly developed understanding of engineering or manufacturing technical data packages.
• Demonstrated proficiency regarding configuration management principles.
• Ability to review engineering technical data for completeness and correctness.
• General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools.
• Detail-oriented individual.
• Experience with CAD data systems desirable.
• Knowledge and familiarity with DoD-compliant Configuration Management (CM) processes used to control engineering design data, including drawings/documents, software, and CAD data preferred.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to manage the release and change management of engineering and manufacturing data preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $72,654.00–$94,450.00 per year for the state of Illinois. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave).
• Parental leave benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account and telemedicine.
• Legal insurance.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Community service hours.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.
• Student loan repayment.