Configuration Analyst Secret Clearance

Within the role of Configuration Analyst you will support a highly visible Defense Aviation Joint Program Office (JPO) responsible for managing a major defense weapon system development. The F-35 Join Strike Fighter is a multi-role fighter current in operations for the USAF US Navy USMC and selected allies. You will perform critical configuration management functions to ensure program success.

Hiring Timeframe:Immediate

Work Location:This position is a hybrid rolein Arlington Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1500 annually to your Transportation FSA.

Responsibilities:

• Perform critical configuration management technical or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provides recommendations to ensure program success
• Participates as a member of and/or supports the overall PMO
• Apply knowledge of the principles policies and practices of configuration management performance logisticsand systems acquisition to inform the planning organization and coordination of critical aspects of the development production deployment and sustainment of aircraftsystems subsystems and equipment

• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain access to information protected under Special Access Programs.
• EducationRequirement:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering S&T Business Management or related discipline
    • OR Associates Degree plus four (4) years of additional relevant work experience
• Work Experience Requirements:
  • At least three (3) years out of the prior six (6) years experience in Configuration Management (CM) of aircraft systems
  • At least six (6) years of recent work experience program or systems development production and/or deployment and sustainment
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or familiarity with the DoD 5000 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System) series of policy and guidance Federal and DoD acquisition regulations
• Demonstrated program experience in the configuration management process must include: configuration identification control audit and status; DOD configuration management policies procedures review cycles instructions and standards; engineering change proposal evaluations
• Demonstrated CM experience with development production ancillary equipment ground support equipment test & evaluation and fleet operations of a DoD and international acquisition aircraft program
• Experience evaluating Major Variance Requests Specification Change Notices Engineering Change Requests/Proposals Manufacturing Build Records Sustainment as Maintained Records and other documents
• Demonstrated experience in providing guidance and assistance in configuration management and change control and ensuring that all Class I (Major) changes and variances are properly processed and dispositioned
• Demonstrated experience in collecting and maintaining process metrics and reporting techniques to ensure compliance with DOD level Data Management Program policies and procedures
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Focus on customer service and responsiveness with sound customer handling skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Configuration Management StandardSAE EIA-649BtheSAEGEIA-Handbook (HDBK)-649AConfiguration Management Standard Implementation GuideandMIL-HDBK-61BConfiguration Management Guidance
• Completion of DAU LOG 2040 Configuration Management or related Logistics Management courses
• 5thGeneration Fighter acquisition management experience
• F-35 Lightning II program knowledge and expertise
• Experience with and knowledge of acquisition challenges associated with a Contractor Supported Weapon System (CSWS)

Salary Range:The proposedsalary range for this position is $85000- $95000per year. This range reflects factors such as geographic location skills experience training certifications contract-specific affordability and organizational needs.

Working For Seventh Sense:

Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our work family members (referred to simply as members rather than employees).

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident and Critical Care insurance options

Unique benefits include:

• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• Day off on your company anniversary date
• Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
• A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company team and individual success. You are in full control of the bonuses you receive ask us how!
• A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each others accomplishments and contributions.
• Professional development opportunities including Consulting Skills training and Federal Acquisition trainingas well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.