Configuration Analyst

Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) and their missions’ to enable research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings.  We are looking to hire a Configuration Manager with strong MS Office skills to provide support to various ship programs for the US Navy. 

The Configuration Analyst will support efforts related to artifacts and deliverables that are generated within the DDG51 MCS branches as well as deployed to external entities such as sponsor stakeholders and DDG51 ships from acquisition through lifecycle.

Must be detail oriented, an effective communicator, actively track and complete tasks on time, and exemplify flexibility to meet mission requirements in a dynamic work environment.

Prinicpal Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and manage Program Requirements
• Write, review, and maintain plans related to the DDG 51 program required as part of the Command’s System Engineering Process (SEP)
• Lead and moderate peer reviews
• Participate and conduct quarterly program, ready to test, delivery and other related audits
• Support data call requests
• Maintain inventory and status of artifacts associated with ship software deliveries such as delivery media, local archive of deliverables, delivery letters, audit material
• Assist Project Managers and Branch Heads in program review preparations
• Maintain configuration management for technical documents within the branch

After an orientation period this position will transition to a hybrid work environment.

• Bachelors degree in a related technical field and 2+ years of experience as a Configuration Analyst/Manager. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors.
• Experience coordinating and leading meetings
• Experience communicating status, risks, problems, and formulating effective solutions
• Experience with requirements management
• Strong MS Office skills

Special Requirements

• Successful applicants must either have an active DoD Secret  security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance

• Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance

• Ability to prioritize tasking and manage time effectively
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines without incurring undue risk or degraded quality
• Ability to recognize and request needed artifacts from the appropriate parties that make up the task completion team
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with software configuration management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Project)
• Proficiency with DOORS
• Familiarity with Software Problem tracking
• Familiarity with Atlantian Confluence and Jira
• Proficiency with technical writing
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Familiarity with the Waterfall and Iterative Waterfall software development life cycles
• Experience with risk management
• Familiarity and experience working at CMMI Level 3 or higher

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