Configuration Management Analyst

Position Summary: The Configuration Management (CM) Analyst/Engineer is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective configuration management processes across all hardware, software, and documentation baselines for government and defense programs. This position ensures the integrity, traceability, and control of product configurations throughout the lifecycle — from development through production, deployment, and sustainment. The CM Analyst/Engineer coordinates configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and verification activities to ensure full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Impact of Position: The CM Analyst/Engineer ensures that all products and deliverables remain fully traceable, controlled, and compliant throughout their lifecycle. This position directly supports mission assurance, product reliability, and contractual compliance, and plays a critical role in maintaining the technical integrity and readiness of commercial systems, and systems delivered to Government and defense customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Configuration Management System Development and Maintenance
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Configuration Management Plan (CMP) in accordance with program requirements, DoD standards, and applicable contract data item descriptions (CDRLs).
  • Define configuration management policies, procedures, and tools to ensure consistency and compliance across hardware, software, and documentation.
  • Establish and manage configuration identification baselines (functional, allocated, product).
• Configuration Identification and Control
  • Assign and maintain configuration item (CI) identifiers, part numbers, and document control numbers.
  • Establish and maintain baseline control for all program hardware, software, and documentation.
  • Administer the Engineering Change Control (ECC) and Change Control Board (CCB) processes, ensuring proper review, approval, and implementation of all configuration changes.
  • Verify that proposed changes are properly evaluated for technical, cost, and schedule impact prior to approval.
• Configuration Status Accounting
  • Maintain complete and accurate records of configuration data, including baselines, approved changes, and release documentation.
  • Ensure traceability of all configuration changes from initial identification through final implementation.
  • Prepare and deliver required configuration status accounting (CSA) reports and documentation to internal stakeholders and Government representatives.
• Configuration Audits and Verification
  • Plan, coordinate, and support configuration audits — including Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) — in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management.
  • Verify that product design, documentation, and production outputs are consistent with approved baselines and specifications.
  • Support Government and customer audits of configuration documentation and data repositories.
• Data and Document Management
  • Control the creation, review, approval, release, and distribution of technical data, drawings, and software documentation.
  • Maintain the configuration management database or digital repository (e.g., PLM, ALM, or CM tool) to ensure configuration data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Ensure all configuration data and deliverables comply with applicable Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and cybersecurity/ITAR requirements.
• Supplier and Subcontractor Configuration Oversight
  • Ensure configuration requirements are flowed down to suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Review subcontractor configuration management procedures and data submissions for compliance with program requirements.
  • Integrate subcontractor configuration data into the program’s master configuration database and baseline.
• Continuous Improvement and Risk Mitigation
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within CM workflows, documentation control, and data integrity.
  • Participate in internal process reviews and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen CM practices.
  • Assess risks to configuration integrity and implement mitigation strategies to maintain data and product traceability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Thorough understanding of configuration management principles, processes, and best practices across hardware and software systems.
• Working knowledge of DoD and industry configuration standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649, and ISO 10007.
• Experience implementing and managing CM tools (e.g., SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, PTC Integrity, JIRA, DOORS, Git, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills with attention to detail and traceability.
• Ability to interface effectively with engineering, quality assurance, program management, suppliers, and customers.
• Familiarity with document control practices, data management, and technical data package (TDP) requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports, plans, and CDRL deliverables.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplined environment, engaging and collaborating with multiple key stakeholders on a regular basis.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in configuration management, data management, or related engineering disciplines in a defense, aerospace, or government contracting environment.
• Experience supporting Government programs requiring configuration control of hardware and software baselines.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, design documentation, and product lifecycle management.
• Preferred: Certification in configuration management (e.g., CMII, CMPIC, or NDIA certification).

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