5-7 years of experience in configuration management or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Experience with NASA programs or similar aerospace projects preferred
CM certification (NDIA, CMII, CMPIC) is a strong plus
Familiarity with NASA human-rated system CM practices is advantageous
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
Responsibilities
Develop and implement configuration management plans compliant with NASA requirements
Establish and control configuration baselines for various systems and documentation
Coordinate engineering change control through formal channels
Perform configuration status accounting to track change requirements and authorizations
Support Functional and Physical Configuration Audits for KSC programs
Analyze product design changes in technical documentation
Ensure compliance with NASA data management requirements
Maintain version control and traceability for controlled documents and software artifacts
Interface with various teams to align CM policies with mission needs
Prepare and present CM metrics and compliance reports to leadership
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Full Job Description
The Flight Configuration Management Analyst supports NASA Kennedy Space Center programs by executing disciplined configuration and data management processes across the full lifecycle of flight, ground, and facility systems. This role is responsible for maintaining technical and programmatic baselines, ensuring traceability of requirements and design changes, and supporting mission readiness through robust change control, status accounting, audit and verification, documentation management, and process audit activities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and implement CM plans and processes compliant with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR 7120.5, NPR 7123.1, NPR 7150.2), KSC policies, and contract-specific CM requirements.
Establish, maintain, and control configuration baselines for spacecraft ground systems, GSE, facility systems, software systems, and mission/program documentation.
Coordinate engineering change control through formal channels such as Change Requests (CRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Technical Change Notices (TCNs).
Perform configuration status accounting using KSC-approved systems and tools to identify, track, correlate, and status the change requirement, change authorization, engineering, work execution documents, and related non-conformances through change completion.
Support Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) for KSC programs, including verification of as-built/as-certified hardware, software, and documentation.
Analyzes product design changes identified in drawings, SW and HW specifications, SW version descriptions and installation instructions, test plans and procedures, technical orders, etc.
Ensure compliance with NASA data management requirements including proper identification, control, storage, distribution, and retirement of technical records.
Maintain version control and traceability for controlled documents, drawings, models, requirements, and software artifacts.
Interface with NASA civil servants, contractors, engineering disciplines, safety/quality organizations, and mission operations teams to ensure alignment with CM policies and mission needs.
Prepare and present CM metrics, reports, and compliance summaries to Program/Project leadership, PP&C, and Directorate authorities.
Provide training and guidance on CM processes and tool usage to engineering and project personnel.
Minimum Requirements
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision
Familiarity with NASA human-rated system CM practices.
CM certification (NDIA, CMII, CMPIC) strongly preferred.
Experience preparing CM deliverables under NASA contracts.
Experience with audits, flight hardware documentation, ground systems documentation, and mission assurance processes.
Education & Relevant Work Experience:
Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) preferred
4 years relevant experience preferred
ARES BENEFITS:
ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full-time employees may participate in:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
ESOP
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off & Holidays
About ARES Corporation
ARES Corporation is a privately held company that provides engineering, project management, risk management, and technology solutions for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. ARES Corporation has worked on a variety of projects, including the development of the Orion spacecraft for NASA and the design of the Air Force's next-generation bomber. The company has also provided support for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
