Configuration Analyst

Advantage Technical; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical seeks a Configuration Analyst to support established programs by performing CM activities and interpreting contractual CM requirements within the Engineering Department.

The role focuses on coordinating with program management and cross-functional teams to manage changes, prepare documentation, and ensure audits and status accounting align with compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in configuration management.
• Experience reviewing engineering change data and CM policies.
• Familiarity with configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed product design changes for impacts on configuration.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for engineering changes.
• Review engineering change data to ensure CM policy compliance.
• Support the development and generation of configuration status accounting reports.
• Assist CM functions including identification, control, status accounting, and audits.
• Maintain relationships with program management and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Configuration management

Change control

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

We are seeking a Configuration Analyst to support established programs by performing and assuming responsibility for assigned configuration management (CM) activities. This role applies technical knowledge to interpret and implement contractual configuration management requirements and internal procedures.

The position requires familiarity with technical documentation, parts, processes, and material standards, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with program management and cross-functional teams. The analyst will work within the Engineering Department and will be expected to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed product design changes to determine impacts on form, fit, function, and end-item configuration.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required to implement engineering and configuration changes.
• Review engineering change data and related documentation to ensure compliance with configuration management policies and procedures.
• Support the development and generation of configuration status accounting reports.
• Assist with configuration management functions including configuration identification, configuration control, status accounting, and configuration audits.
• Maintain effective working relationships with program management and functional organizations.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable customer, industry, and internal configuration management requirements and specifications.
• Operate under the supervision of the Lead Configuration Analyst.
• Utilize configuration management software tools to support CM activities.
• Generate, update, and maintain Configuration Family Trees as required.
• Perform duties as a Configuration Management Change Analyst, supporting change control processes.
• Prepare and ensure completeness of data packages for audits, design reviews, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Deviations/Waivers, Revision Notices, and configuration status accounting reports.
• Plan, prepare, and support Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings as required.
• Provide training and guidance to functional teams on proper configuration and change control procedures.
• Research parts, processes, and materials using internal libraries and online resources.
• Apply technical regulations, standards, handbooks, and reference documents to resolve configuration-related issues.
• Adhere to industry standards, internal design guidelines, and standard practices.
• Evaluate configuration workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of configuration management tools, practices, and evolving industry standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in configuration management