Senior Configuration Analyst

Required Skills Systems Engineering, Problem Solving, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Microsoft Access;, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Technical Writing, Briefings and Reports

Desired Skills
Six-Sigma (Greenbelt), Crystal Reports

Specific Description
Develops Standards for Configuration Management; Administers and facilitates Engineering Review Boards (ERBs); Rational Tools Administration; Quality Assurance; Writes Technical CM Documentation; Service Level Agreements (SLA) Tracking & Reporting. Develop Quality Assurance program, and quality standards for a technical operations environment. Knowledge and experience in Configuration Management, the Engineering Lifecycle, and Asset Management. Develops reports, briefings, and presentations. Conducts meetings and Peer reviews, while acting as a liaison and interfaces with Program Management and the customer. Quality Testing and Assurance. Prepares and evaluates Metrics and Statistics; Verification and Validation of systems, processes, compliance with Program standards, and lifecycle performance. Developing and Implementing Test Plans and procedures. The candidate will use technical writing skills to support documentation management. Knowledge of CM tools, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, MS Access, and Excel), and Crystal Reports a plus.

General Position Description
Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Prepares reports of change effect on overall product. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Ensures that customer requirements are implemented and reviews change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies.

Typical Minimums
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15 years or more of professional experience; or 13 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.