JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description
How does it feel to be part of a company that makes a national impact? Energizing. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help us protect those who protect us.
We are an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges. Our reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our service members.
BAE Systems is hiring a Principal Configuration Management Analyst to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business.
As part of our team, you'll help manage changes to the design of a large-scale leading-edge defense program.
Location / Travel / Schedule :
- This role can be based out of Minneapolis, MN or Sterling Heights, MI
- This is a Hybrid position where you will work onsite 3 days a week and remote 2 days a week on average
- This position will involve 10% travel domestically and may require more travel if based in Sterling Heights, MI
- The role will work a 9 / 80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off, based on business needs
Responsibilities :
- Lead Configuration Management activities related to the design, development, and production of complex systems in a defense environment, meeting technical, cost, and schedule objectives
- Develop, maintain, and execute Configuration Management Plans
- Execute Engineering Bill of Material management solutions
- Plan and manage bid and proposal efforts with leadership guidance
- Communicate staffing needs to leadership
- Manage change against baselines for product data in the Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) tool, generate CSA reports, and mentor others in the use of the CSA tool
- Host Configuration Control Board meetings
- Monitor Data Management activities including SDRL and CDRL deliveries to customers including Technical Data Packages
- Ensure proper program application of Configuration Management processes and use of the product data management tool (PDM)
- Perform Configuration Audits
- Ensure sub-contractor compliance to contracts including delivery of SDRLs and TDP elements
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience
- Experience in Configuration Management
- Experience in Configuration Management Systems like Product Data Management (PDM)
- Knowledge of Configuration Management Standards, including industry CM standard EIA-649 and / or military standards MIL-HDBK-61 / MIL-STD-31000
- Excellent computer skills with MS Office suite to prepare appropriate analytics, metrics, documents, and reports
- Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, and Program Management
- Ability to make decisions, including in ambiguous situations
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Attention to detail and good time management and organization skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Engineering Degree
- NDIA / CMPIC / IPX Configuration Data Management (CDM) Certification
- Experience in Defense
- Experience reviewing defense contracts for Configuration and Data Management requirements
- Experience in Design Engineering Standards, including ASME
- Experience managing Bills of Material (BOM)
- Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas
- Ability to conduct research and develop presentation skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range : $112420 - $191070
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.