Configuration Analyst jobs in Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities

Ready to make an impact? Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Configuration Management (CM) Lead to manage system CM processes for an RF/SATCOM system. The CM Lead will work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Establishes and maintains configuration and data management policies and procedures to be utilized by program personnel and other participating functions
• Follows CM policies and procedures and ensures a standard and cost-effective approach to the application of configuration and data management requirements
• Analyzes changes to product specifications to determine the effect on the end-product and determines and prepares documentation necessary for change control
• Designs and establishes configuration management documentation applicable across multiple product-based programs
• Coordinates running the Configuration Change Board (CCB) and authorizes the release of drawings, schedules and system configuration changes specified by management and other functional groups through the Change Request process
• Operates configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and auditing
• Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new configuration management baseline operating parameters are documented, comply with standard configurations, and are logistically sustainable
• Works with standard commercial software products used for configuration management (e.g. DOORS, JSMART, etc.)
• May develop configuration standards for company-wide use
• May train requirement engineers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of CM quality standards
• May provide guidance to less experienced employees

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A current Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph and obtain SCI 
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience performing Configuration Management Systems analysis activities or High School Diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience  

Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience working across the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Levels working environment
• Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable CM process solutions
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to use Jira, Confluence, and/ or Sharepoint folder access for configuration, and data management processes
• Experience creating detailed reports and presenting information
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio and Power-Point.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills

Salary Range Estimates:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

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