BAE Systems

Configuration Anst II

BAE Systems • $70K — $95K *
Maple Grove, MN 55311In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in Configuration Management or a high school diploma with 6 years of related experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Familiarity with Windchill or similar Product Data Management (PDM) tools.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making processes while adhering to relevant policies and regulations.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage all data deliverables as per contract stipulations.
  • Build and maintain tracking systems for data status in PDM software.
  • Facilitate data approval processes to ensure timely delivery to customers throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Review contractor requirements and manage data submission tracks for suppliers.
  • Ensure internal CM processes align with organizational plans and meet customer demands.
  • Perform management of engineering drawings, schedules, and contract modifications for project documentation.
  • Monitor change processes and update Technical Data Packages as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex systems and projects for the US government.
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities to engage with various external stakeholders.
  • Support for professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to ISO, CMMI, and DCMA standards through structured audits and processes.
  • Potential for leadership and mentorship within cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

At BAE Systems Inc, the Configuration Management (CM) Department is responsible for ensuring our products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The Configuration Analyst II performs CM activities related to the design, development and production of complex systems and equipment primarily for the US government customer. The assigned analyst ensures all program obligations and objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner and works in a team environment consisting of organizational and outside customer contacts to meet program goals and objectives.

Specific Data Management Tasks:
  • Identifies all data deliverables made part of the contract
  • Builds and manages data status accounting tracking in a Product Data Management (PDM) system.
  • Identifies, with assistance from program and engineering management, the data preparers; receives the data within PDM; and reviews the data for completeness.
  • Solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval, and delivers the information to the customer on time, throughout the lifecycle of the contract.
  • Reviews sub-tier contractor requirements, builds data tracks for supplier submissions, and receives data submittals from various suppliers.
  • Approval routing, and/or incorporation, into prime contractor deliverables to the various customers.
  • Secures non-deliverable program work products to be configuration controlled in the PDM system and all other data management related tasks.
  • Supports ISO, CMMI, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Quality and corporate audits.
Specific configuration management tasks include:
  • Ensures application of organizational Configuration Management (CM) processes to program in accordance with CM plan.
  • Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.
  • Provides Configuration Management (CM) support to the program. Monitors change process to ensure updates to the Technical Data Package are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Performs CM tasks that include release of CAD models, drawings, and software code, and non-CAD product data into enterprise PDM. Maintains software/drawings/part data and Bills of Materials in PDM.
  • Processes software and drawing changes.
  • Supports maintenance of CM logs, such as drawing number assignments and Variance tracking.
  • Generates metrics from Product Data Management tool
  • Facilitates Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and maintain meeting records.
  • Maintains the As Designed Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Ensures the proper maintenance of Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) systems and prepare CSA reports.
  • Supports the establishment and maintenance of the production baseline.
  • Supports ISO, CMMI, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Quality and corporate audits.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in Configuration Management or related experience; or high school diploma with 6 years experience in Configuration Management or related experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
  • Experienced in Windchill or similar product data management (PDM) tool.
  • Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Ability to interpret scheduling and milestone requirements.
  • Experience with CDM industry standards and processes, such as described in EIA-649 (Configuration Management) and GEIA-859 (Data Management).
  • Strong business acumen including planning, forecasting, analytic skills and ability to negotiate and influence.
  • Sense of urgency, ability to meet challenging deadlines, and attention to detail.
  • Strong skills in interpersonal communications, relationship building, and in collaborating on cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with generating Configuration Management (CM) productivity metrics and reports.
  • Experience using Jira.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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