Hardware Configuration Analyst, Principal

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a Principal Hardware Configuration Analyst to join our team.
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Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
This position allows for the work to be preformed remotely 90% of the time, with minimal onsite requirements.
In this role, the successful candidate will perform Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) tasks including the fundamentals of Configuration Management: identification, change management, status accounting, audit and verification. This individual must possess a strong understanding and a willingness to train others on HCM tools and have comprehensive knowledge of company hardware configuration management processes and standards. They will stay current with industry standards and technology.
With minimal direction, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing all HCM activities per the Configuration Data Management Plan and BAE Systems policies and procedures. The HCM will provide assistance in development and maintenance of designated baselines and BOMs. Manage Change Orders as they advance through the workflow ensuring accuracy, process compliance, all while monitoring time in the life cycle. Ensures descriptive CCB Agendas and WIP reports are distributed to the project in a timely fashion and takes action when anomalies are discovered. Leads the HCM activities in supporting Internal Design Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Functional and Physical Configuration Audits. Represents HCM in meetings with the customer to explain our processes and procedures.
The successful candidate will possess subject matter expertise in tools, including PLM and AutoCIVR, and will be a trainer to the user community. Additionally, this individual will be required to support the applications administration team, specifically PLM, AutoCIVR and Paperless. This individual will support issue identification, recording, statusing, testing fixes and provide training on enhancements. This individual will have tickets assigned directly to themselves to independently resolve or escalate to the next level. Additionally, maintain application user manuals and documentation, including Knowable sites.
This individual will participate in initiatives impacting not just HCM but all of engineering, for example PLM integrations and upgrades. Representing the HCM community in a professional manner, relying on extensive experience to share how tool or process changes can impact the entire user community to upper levels of management. At times create and present material to inform upper levels of management on challenges or opportunities for the user community related to hardware baseline management.
(Auto Generated in Kenexa) Essential Functions are:

1. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties set forth in typical job responsibilities listed above.
2. Act as a mentor within the organization on HCM processes and procedures.
3. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
4. Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers;
5. Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents;
6. Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
7. Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years related experience
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Active Secret clearance
• PLM SME
• Solid knowledge of Hardware Configuration Management fundamentals
• Familiarity with SAE ANSI/EIA-649B Configuration Management Standards

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 10 years related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- Active Top Secret clearance
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.