Sr. Configuration Management Analyst

$92,290 - $156,860/Yr

BAE Systems - Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Sterling Heights, MI

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Configuration Management Analyst at BAE Systems plays a crucial role in supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business by managing changes to the design of a large-scale defense program. This position involves overseeing configuration management activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support Configuration Management activities related to the design, development, and production of complex systems in a defense environment, meeting technical, cost, and schedule objectives
• Develop, maintain, and execute Configuration Management Plans
• Execute Engineering Bill of Material management solutions
• Plan and manage bid and proposal efforts with leadership guidance
• Communicate staffing needs to leadership
• Support change against baselines for product data in the Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) tool, generate CSA reports, and mentor others in the use of the CSA tool
• Participate in Configuration Control meetings
• Monitor Data Management activities including SDRL and CDRL deliveries to customers including Technical Data Packages
• Ensure proper program application of Configuration Management processes and use of the product data management tool (PDM)
• Perform Configuration Audits
• Ensure sub-contractor compliance to contracts including delivery of SDRLs and TDP elements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Configuration Management
• Experience in Configuration Management Systems like Product Data Management (PDM)
• Knowledge of Configuration Management Standards, including industry CM standard EIA-649 and/or military standards MIL-HDBK-61/MIL-STD-31000
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite to prepare appropriate analytics, metrics, documents, and reports
• Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, and Program Management
• Ability to make decisions, including in ambiguous situations
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail and good time management and organization skills

Nice-to-haves

• Engineering Degree
• NDIA/ CMPIC/ IPX Configuration Data Management (CDM) Certification
• Experience in Defense, reviewing defense contracts for Configuration and Data Management requirements
• Experience in Design Engineering Standards, including ASME Y14.100
• Experience managing Bills of Material (BOM)
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas
• Ability to conduct research and develop presentation skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards