Configuration Analyst

Job Description

Description

At SAIC, we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Position, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Configuration Analyst to join our talented team. In this role, you will be responsible for documenting and tracking all aspects of system development and modifications, ensuring configuration identification by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations. You will prepare deviations and waivers, review document change requests and associated drawings, structure and maintain databases, submit engineering changes for customer approval, and prepare configuration verification audit records.

Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.

This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design product changes and analyze the effects of the overall system. 
  
• Assist in documenting and tracking all aspects of system development and modifications. 
  
• Ensure configuration identification by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations. 
  
• 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. 
  
• Structure and maintain databases. 
  
• Submit engineering changes to customers for review and approval; maintains records and submit reports regarding status. 
  
• Prepare configuration verification audit record sheets for all programs.
  
• Contribute to configuration management plans and policies.
  
• Maintain a configuration baseline for systems.
  
• Review change requests, ensuring proper change control procedures are followed.
  
• Monitor system configurations for compliance and identify potential issues.
  
• Assist in configuration audits and generate reports on findings.
  
• Create and maintain comprehensive configuration documentation. 
  
• Generate clear and concise reports on configuration changes and status.
  
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to manage configuration changes.
  
• Troubleshoot configuration issues and implement corrective actions.
  
• Continuously improve configuration management processes and tools. 

What You Can Expect:

• A culture of innovation, where your ideas and contributions are valued and make an impact.
  
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and field-testing opportunities.
  
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and three (3) years of professional experience in configuration management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to clearly define and categorize Configuration Items (CIs) across hardware, software, and network components. 
• Ability to identify critical attributes of each CI for effective tracking and management. 
• Ability to manage change requests through a structured process, including impact analysis and approvals. 
• Version control and baseline management to track configuration updates. 
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations and their current state. 
• Ability to generate reports on configuration status and compliance. 
• Ability to identify deviations from established baselines and initiating corrective actions. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated communication and documentation skills.

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
  • Active Interim Secret or final Secret clearance is preferred.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.