About this role
Configuration Anst II
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 Skills and Education: • 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)
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Secret Clearance • Master’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Applied Science or another related field
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).