Configuration Analyst

Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Logistics & Configuration Management Analyst to support programs at NSWC Crane, IN, with primary focus on the MQ-4C Triton and P-8A Poseidon teams. The selected candidate will perform system fault analysis, life-cycle maintenance analysis, and Integrated Product Support (IPS) for major systems while providing end-to-end configuration and data management of hardware and software products.
This role combines configuration management (CM) responsibilities-ECP/RFV management, effectivity and baseline control, asset configuration tracking, and IPDM/PLM data management-with logistics and product support analysis, including supply chain optimization, maintenance/supportability analytics, and development of decision support tools. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, hands-on CM experience, and a background in logistics/product support within a defense environment.
This position is onsite at NSWC Crane with up to 10% travel
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
Configuration Management & Data Control

• Execute and maintain formal CM processes in accordance with program, contractual, NSWC Crane, and corporate standards.
• Ensure configuration identification, control, status accounting, and CM audits are properly implemented and documented.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and technical data for CM compliance, correct metadata, and traceability.
• Ensure proper release, revision control, and obsolescence management of drawings and product data.

Change Management (ECPs/RFVs) & Baseline Control

• Coordinate, review, and process Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), waivers, and other change requests.
• Verify completeness, correctness, and traceability of change documentation, including technical, cost/schedule, risk, and logistics impacts.
• Define and manage effectivity (by serial number, lot, date, configuration) to ensure changes are implemented on the correct assets at the correct time.
• Maintain and reconcile as-designed, as-built, and as-maintained configuration baselines and provide configuration status accounting reports.
• Lead, Support, or participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and other review boards as required.

Integrated Product Data Management (iPDM)/PLM, Asset Management & Repair Documentation

• Manage product data in iPDM/PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, Agile), ensuring documents, models, and BOMs are correctly stored, linked, versioned, and released.
• Support data migration, cleanup, and structuring activities to improve data integrity and usability.
• Utilize iPDM/PLM asset modules to create and maintain accurate serialized asset records across their lifecycle (as-built, as-repaired, as-maintained).
• Develop, maintain, and control repair travelers, routers, and related shop floor/depot repair documentation.
• Ensure repair traveler records accurately reflect configuration changes, nonconformances, rework, and maintenance actions and are available to support audits and investigations.

Logistics & Product Support Analysis

• Perform system fault analysis, life-cycle maintenance analysis, and IPS for related NSWC Crane systems.
• Analyze product support, maintenance, and supply data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in design, documentation, training, and supportability.
• Develop strategies to reduce failure rates, improve operational availability, and enhance customer satisfaction with product support.
• Ensure execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes across maintenance, supply, transportation, and logistics planning.

Mathematical Modeling, Optimization & Decision Support

• Apply mathematical modeling and analytical techniques (e.g., linear programming, simulation, queuing theory, reliability/maintainability analysis) to optimize logistics networks, inventory levels, and resource allocation.
• Develop and implement decision support tools, reports, and dashboards to assist management with logistics, product support, and resource allocation decisions.
• Provide analytical support to develop and refine logistics, product support, and configuration management policies and procedures.

Business Intelligence, Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and support business intelligence tools and services that integrate CM, logistics, and maintenance data.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across CM and logistics workflows (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma-type efforts).
• Act as a liaison between military personnel, contractors, engineering, logistics, quality, and program management at NSWC Crane.
• Represent SAIC as a prime contact on contracts or projects and interact with senior internal and external stakeholders on significant matters.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations on configuration status, logistics performance, risks, and issues to program managers and leadership.

Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years or more of related experience; OR Master's degree and zero (0) years of related experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Configuration Management, Document Control, Logistics Analysis, Product Support, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CM processes including configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and audits.
• Hands-on experience processing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variance (RFVs) or equivalent change/waiver mechanisms.
• Experience with IPDM/PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, Agile) for product data and document control.
• Experience with change management processes, auditing, and compliance activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort working with large datasets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under general direction, independently plan and execute work, and develop approaches to solve moderately complex problems.
• Interim clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of CM and logistics standards (e.g., EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61A, ANSI/ISO CM standards, DoD IPS guidance).
• Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Nonconformance Review Boards (NRBs), or Material Review Boards (MRBs).
• Familiarity with depot/field repair, maintenance operations, and as-maintained configuration tracking for fielded systems.
• Experience applying mathematical modeling, simulation, or advanced analytics to logistics and product support problems.
• Continuous improvement/process optimization experience (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Active secret clearance.

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.