Configuration Analyst
The Configuration Analyst Level II at Confidential Client supports and implements configuration management processes to track and control technical documentation and product baselines. This role involves facilitating change control, managing engineering documentation updates using CAD tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements in a secure government environment.
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Overview
Confidential client in the Aerospace & Defense sector is hiring a Configuration Analyst (Level II) to support engineering and product lifecycle activities in Eldersburg, MD. This full-time, onsite role supports configuration management (CM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes, CAD documentation updates (CREO 10), and change-control activities. Travel is approximately 10% as required.
What You’ll Do
- Support configuration management processes to track and control technical documentation, product baselines, and revisions.
- Lead and facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings: prepare agendas, capture minutes, and drive action items.
- Assist engineers with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), component/material requests, CAD library requests, and other PLM workflows.
- Upload and maintain documents and metadata in the PLM system; verify relationships between PLM and supporting systems (e.g., SAP).
- Produce EC reports, collect metrics, and help prepare presentation updates for stakeholders.
- Complete CAD and document updates using CREO 10, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and MS Word.
- Participate in audits and collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance with standards.
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of configuration management principles and best practices.
- Experience managing and controlling product baselines (mechanical/electrical drawings, test documentation, processes).
- Familiarity with change control workflows and version-control concepts.
- Proficiency or working knowledge of CREO 10 (CAD) and common engineering documentation tools.
- Clear verbal and written communication; able to coordinate across functional teams.
- Knowledge of industry documentation standards and CM procedures.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 0 years relevant experience; OR 6 years relevant experience in project/process administration in lieu of degree.
- Demonstrated ability to follow documented rules and guidelines so technical content meets internal and customer requirements.
- Entry-level experience with CREO 10 or similar CAD tools.
- Strong written and verbal skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.
- U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Secret (or higher) security clearance.
- Working knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A.
- Experience with PLM systems (Agile PLM, Teamcenter, CMPro, etc.).
- Familiarity with engineering documentation types (models, drawings, specifications, change notices, manufacturing plans).
- Experience in military, government, or commercial aerospace environments.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Deltek, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
Compensation & Benefits
- Primary level salary range: $72,400.00 – $108,600.00 per year.
- Compensation considers role scope, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the role, overtime, shift differential, discretionary and/or annual bonuses may apply. Benefits typically include health insurance, life/disability coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. Exact benefits and bonus eligibility depend on position and location.
Location & Clearance
- Location: Eldersburg, MD (onsite).
- Travel: Approximately 10%.
- Clearance: U.S. citizenship required; candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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