Job Description

Job Description

Configuration Management Analyst Full Remote 

Be a part of a company that is community focused, driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. BAE Systems is one of the world’s largest leading multinational defense security and aerospace companies, with products and services covering air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. Our vision is to be the premier international defense, aerospace and security company. Our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”. 

We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best.  Whatever your talents, goals and ambitions, you will find a distinctive place to thrive at BAE Systems. Join our team and see how you can make a bigger difference. 

Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% Remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, the selected individual must be local to the Cedar Rapids area due to the occasional need for classified work to be performed. Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity. 

 
Within Engineering, the successful candidate will perform Configuration Management (CM) tasks including the fundamentals of Configuration Management: identification, change management, status accounting, audit and verification. Under supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing Configuration Management activities per the Configuration Data Management Plan and BAE Systems policies and procedures. This position entails:  

 

• Develop or modify CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system 

• Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life 

• Regulate the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into products 

• Ensure that all changes to the baselines go through appropriate change boards 

• Track all problems and changes in product documents/software and reports changes, controls standard operating procedures and current configurations 

• Use or recommend automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures 

• Ensure execution of configuration management processes across the lifecycle, and report on project status and progress measured against specific plans 

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and integrated product teams (IPTs) to modernize configuration management policies and processes, and provide support with implementation into an emerging digital engineering environment 

• Research emerging trends, techniques, methods, and current best practices in the evolution of configuration management in a model-based environment, and be willing to be on the forefront and cutting edge of this rapidly growing field 

• Routinely perform configuration analysis to ensure NSS objectives and requirements are met 

• Use software applications to document the configuration status accounting (CSA) data and maintain the data in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the configuration management discipline and ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency when applied to NSS objectives 

• Lead process development initiatives for the program and subsequent testing and verification of their implementation into the Configuration Management System 

In this role, the successful candidate will exercise their proficiency and expertise in the use of PLM, ERP and knowledge of BAE Systems procedures. They will stay current with industry standards and technology.  

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-years related experience 

• Strong communication and organization skills 

• US citizen eligible for a DoD security clearance 

• Working knowledge of Configuration Management/ Data Management Industry Standards 

Preferred Skills and Education

- Active Secret clearance 

- CMPIC, NDIA or equivalent configuration management certification is required 

- Strong Working knowledge of Configuration Management/ Data Management Industry Standards

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.