Configuration Analyst SME

Job Description

Description

Join a high performance team where what you do matters!

Here at SAIC we are seeking a highly experienced and energetic Configuration Analyst to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of satellite ground systems. Could that be you? If so, you will get to work with stakeholders to maintain configuration control of system requirements, model-based system engineering artifacts and system interfaces. This is a fast pace / high temp position working out of Kirtland, AFB with opportunities to grow your career here at SAIC.
 
Fun stuff you will do on the job:
- Collaborate with engineering teams in the performance of Configuration Management (CM) tasks and in the execution of configuration control. 
- Support engineering and governance boards, forums, and activities impacting system baselines.
- Analyze, update, and maintain technical baselines in Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Microsoft SharePoint in support of interoperability, integration of IT services/systems, and IT governance for the customer and the contract program.
- Lead and support configuration change tracking and documentation control; efforts include (but are not limited to) concepts of operation, requirements identification and documentation.
- Plan, identify, control, monitor and verify activities to achieve control of the IT system functional and physical asset CIs    
- Quality data management of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) by ensuring that CIs are recorded from receipt to disposal, attributes and relationships are properly maintained  
- Work discrepancy report tickets daily. Complete actions in support of change requests to create or update CIs and ensure attribute data and relationships to other CIs are accurate. Reviewing incident records requesting CMDB updates, preparing respective change records to coordinate and implementing the update activity
- Identify and implement continual service improvement of the asset and configuration management processes and procedures based on ITIL V4 framework  
- Work closely with organizational stakeholders to ensure the proper configuration standards for hardware, software, and documentation assets
- Implement the configuration management processes and procedures according to the Enterprise Configuration Management SOP
- Review released engineering change requests and data to ensure adherence to configuration management procedures and policies.   
- Plan and conduct physical and functional audits utilizing various methods of inspection
- Document audit results and ensure corrective actions to resolve discrepancies are completed
- Prepare deviations and waivers for government approval when specifications cannot be met
- Review all issued document change requests, document change notices and associated drawings for accuracy, completeness and proper signatures
- Submit engineering changes to customers for review and approval; maintain records and submit reports regarding status
- Prepare configuration verification audit record sheets for all programs

Qualifications

This is you:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field and 9 years of experience; Master’s degree and 7 years of experience
- Active DoD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
- Experience documenting and tracking all aspects of hardware and/or software development and modifications.
- Experience with reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations.
- Experience preparing and maintaining configuration verification audit record sheets for all programs.
- Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft SharePoint

You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
- CM2 certification
- ITIL v4 certification
- PMP certification

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Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.