Configuration Analyst

Job Description
What's it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding! As part of our BAE Systems Air & Space Forces team, you'll join a diverse group of driven professionals who sustain systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
As a Configuration Analyst with BAE Systems, Inc you will be required to do the following:

• Establish and enforce CM Policy on assigned program(s) as set forth in company procedures or project Configuration Management Plans
• Establish, implement, and ensure successful execution of all Software and Hardware Configuration Management activities per the Configuration Data Management Plan and BAE Systems policies and procedures.
• Manage requirements including traceability of functional and non-functional requirements
• Execute software release and change control functions using the designated CM tools in an agile environment, in order to ensure software product integrity and meet program schedules
• Facilitate Configuration Control Board activities and develop and generate metrics as related to SCM (e.g., issue tracking counts, lines of code)
• Continuous documentation review
• Participate and brief on current state of CM affairs at Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs)
• Attend agile process meetings (Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, etc) as required
• Serve as a CM SME level advisor to CDS Program Managers and community stakeholders
• Ensure software development life cycle and system documentation incorporate Raise the Bar (RTB) Requirements
• Maintain awareness of Federal Government, DoD, IC, Air Force, and AFRL processes and procedures as they relate to configuration items
• Create and update policy, processes, and applicable workflows; ensure adherence to each
• Author technical reports, white papers, and other documentation as needed
• Oversee changes and configuration management tasks for the team
• Build and foster relationships among diverse stakeholders

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Applied Science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience with Software Configuration Management standards/ processes and ensuring change management delivery
• Proven experience in facilitating a software Configuration Control Board (CCB)
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
• Technical writing skills, capable of creating required engineering documentation such as Software Version Description (SVD) documents (advanced level writing, editing, proofreading, and page composition skills)
• Cross functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Export teams
• Experience managing a team of professionals; strong understanding and a willingness to train others on CM tools, and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of software configuration management processes and standards
• Knowledge of Agile software development life cycle principles
• Exceptional interpersonal customer-relations skills utilizing excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Secret Clearance
• Master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Applied Science or another related field

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655
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 Intelligence & Security
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.