BAE Systems, Inc.
Configuration Analyst Principal - Software Configuration Management
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The Configuration Analyst will support Software Configuration Management, ensure adherence to SCM plans, manage changes, and collaborate across teams.
Job Description
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting execution of all SCM responsibilities under direction from the Department Manager. The SCM individual will establish the software configuration process and ensure adherence to the program's Software Configuration Management Plans. Key responsibilities will include, to ensure software configuration items and baselines are properly identified, tracking and controlling software changes, providing oversight and management of handoffs for software products between teams while ensuring the integrity of the delivered software products. Generating and reporting configuration status as required. Individual will have ownership of the SCM processes and provide guidance and oversight to program teams towards implementation of SCM best practices. Other assignments may be assigned within the team as needed.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting execution of all SCM responsibilities under direction from the Department Manager. The SCM individual will establish the software configuration process and ensure adherence to the program's Software Configuration Management Plans. Key responsibilities will include, to ensure software configuration items and baselines are properly identified, tracking and controlling software changes, providing oversight and management of handoffs for software products between teams while ensuring the integrity of the delivered software products. Generating and reporting configuration status as required. Individual will have ownership of the SCM processes and provide guidance and oversight to program teams towards implementation of SCM best practices. Other assignments may be assigned within the team as needed.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:
- Provide software configuration management support for assigned programs. In addition, may perform configuration and data management (C&DM) support for programs.
- Establish, control, and maintain required configuration information using SCM tools such as Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Teamwork Cloud, Cameo, or JFrog Artifactory and knowledge of other PDM tools similar to Agile or Fusion.
- Responsible for the creation, review, maintenance and compliance of Software Configuration Management Plan (SCMP) for assigned programs.
- Support configuration status accounting in accordance with CMP/SCMP requirements.
- Support the processing, release, and delivery (when applicable) of software changes and software deliverables. May support the processing of Engineering Change Orders (EOs).
- Manage Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and other engineering boards as required.
- Track all data deliverables and ensure records are accurate.
- Responsible for ensuring data items are delivered timely and accurately.
- Prepare the delivery of data items in accordance with contract requirements.
- Interact with Customers and Suppliers as needed to reconcile all data delivery records.
- Represent the C&DM team as the SCM focal to SBUs as the first point of contact for SCM process implementation and SCM task execution for programs.
- Support program personnel in best SCM practices and define the SCM processes that support programs and review and approve any program tailoring as it applies to SCM.
- Collaborate with multiple program teams, Mission Assurance, Program Management, and Customers and other Stakeholders as required to uphold process integrity throughout the software lifecycle.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS/BA in a related field plus 6 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Solid fundamental knowledge of CM/SCM Principles.
- Familiarity with SAE ANSI/EIA-649C Configuration Management Standards.
- Experience with leading SCM for large-scale systems with subcontractor collaboration/involvement.
- Experience with Agile and Model Based design methodologies and principles.
- Experience with software development factories/pipelines. Desired expertise using software tools such as: Bitbucket, Jira, and Cameo.
- Effective communication, facilitation, and teamwork skills.
- Experience utilizing databases to manage technical and engineering data.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties set forth in typical job responsibilities listed above.
- Act as a mentor within the organization on SCM processes and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Solid organizational skills.
- Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
- Computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule.
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Agile
Bitbucket
Cameo
Confluence
Git
Jfrog Artifactory
JIRA
Model Based Design Methodologies
Teamwork Cloud
BAE Systems, Inc. Broomfield, Colorado, USA Office
BAE Systems, Inc. Space & Mission Systems headquarters Office

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems.
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