Requisition Number: 30983
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $76,383.00 - $109,118.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with
Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
We are seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support a large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) defense program. This individual will be responsible for tracking Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) delivery dates, maintaining configuration control processes, and serving as the lead for Configuration Management (CM) compliance across the program. The ideal candidate is a mid-career professional with hands-on experience executing CM responsibilities on Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, preferably within DoD prime contractor environments.
- Lead configuration management activities in support of a large USV contract.
- Track, manage, and report CDRL and other contract deliverable milestones to ensure on-time submissions.
- Ensure program compliance with contractual CM requirements, internal procedures, and applicable military/industry standards.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce CM plans, processes, and documentation.
- Coordinate and support configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and configuration audits.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for CM compliance matters with program leadership, engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer representatives.
- Facilitate Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), deviation, waiver, and baseline change processes.
- Prepare for and support internal and external audits, reviews, and customer assessments.
- Maintain configuration baselines for hardware, software, firmware, and associated technical documentation as applicable.
- Monitor contract requirements and ensure deliverables align with statement of work, CDRLs, and program schedules.
- Support data management and document control activities related to technical deliverables.
- Identify CM process risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain compliance and schedule performance.
What we are looking for...Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.
What we are looking for...- 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance #LI-MH1
Bonus Points for...- Prior experience working in a DoD prime contractor manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing or tracking CDRLs, contract deliverables, and compliance milestones.
- Experience supporting formal reviews, audits, and customer-facing compliance activities.
- Familiarity with ECPs, deviations, waivers, BOMs, document control, and technical data packages.
- Knowledge of applicable defense and industry standards such as EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, and related CM/data management practices.
- Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated program environment.
- Experience supporting autonomous systems, naval systems, maritime programs, or unmanned surface vehicles.
- Familiarity with government and contractor data management systems and PLM/PDM tools.
- Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers, DCMA, or Navy program offices.
- Certification or formal training in configuration management is a plus.
Physical RequirementsJob performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
