Sr. Configuration Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks a highly experienced and energetic Configuration Analyst to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions. In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer; the Configuration Analyst is responsible for product design changes and the effects of the overall system. Assist in documenting and tracking all aspects of system development and modifications. Ensures configuration identification by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations.

Job Duties

• Prepares deviations and waivers for government approval when specifications cannot be met.
• Reviews all issued document change requests, document change notices and associated drawings for accuracy, completeness and proper signatures.
• Structures and maintains databases. Submits engineering changes to customers for review and approval; maintains records and submit reports regarding status.
• Prepares configuration verification audit record sheets for all programs.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives.
• Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
• Establishes and recommends changes to policies, which affect subordinate organization(s).
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five plus (5+) years; Master’s Degree and three plus (3+) years; PhD and zero plus (0+) years related experience in configuration management specifically for missile warning or other national security space mission systems. 
• Experience identifying, organizing, and coordinating software and hardware configuration changes for version management, system build, backup and recovery, archiving, and change management. 
• Oversee the establishment of baseline configurations for applications, software, and hardware assets.
• Must possess an active Secret Clearance.

Desired

• Managing configurations of geographically dispersed large-scale 24/7 operational systems   
• Experience sustaining UEWR, or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS).

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.