Configuration Analyst I

Configuration Analyst

Company Information: Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

The Configuration Analyst analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system, coordinates modification records for management control, establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractors. Prepares reports of change effect on overall product then reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, program management, procurement and product support. The Configuration Analyst ensures that customer requirements are implemented and reviews change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management (CM) policies to include CM planning, identification, change control, audits and status accounting. Oversees and coordinates data management (DM) activities for assigned programs in accordance with customer specific requirements and company procedures.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Review statements of work (SOW) to derive compliant CM and DM tasking requirements.
• Perform CM and DM activities in support of and in compliance with requirements for assigned programs.
• Prepare, release and maintain Configuration Management Plans in support of program requirements for assigned programs.
• Provide administrative support and participation in program CM/DM kickoff meetings.
• Assist and provide administrative support for identifying program Configuration Items (CI) and Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI).
• Administratively support the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines.
• Administratively support and participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) activities to include capturing minutes and action items, tracking action items to closure, and distributing change notifications to program teams.
• Support configuration status accounting reporting (CSAR) activities for assigned programs.
• Support and perform activities to identify, create, release and maintain data items and submittal schedules in PLM for assigned programs.
• Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) initiatives and activities, internal and customer reviews, and CM/DM audits, as directed.
• Administratively support and assist with review, maintenance and currency initiatives for CM and DM procedures and work instructions.
• Support departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Authorities

• Requires direct supervision and receives tasking direction from supervisor or technical lead

Business Relationships

• CM/DM Supervisor
• CM/DM Lead
• Data Center Administrator
• Program IPT Members

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• High School: Required
• Associate or Bachelor: Preferred
• 0-2 years of relevant configuration, systems, or application experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience using a product lifecycle management application. PLM Teamcenter version 14 or newer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CM and DM disciplines and methodologies

Preferred

• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-61 and SAE EIA-649
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 standards related to CM and DM

Skills and Abilities

• Detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Reliable and dependable

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.