Configuration Analyst Principal

SAIC; Crane (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Configuration Analyst Principal to support the NSWC Crane Hypersonic Systems Engineering Team, developing and implementing CM processes, policy authoring, and applying CM best practices for a fast-paced development program. On-site in Crane, IN with occasional telework allowed.

The role requires 10+ years of CM experience, DoD Acquisition exposure, and CM tool expertise (Windchill, DOORS, JIRA). Must be a US citizen with interim/secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of CM experience.
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Responsibilities

• The Candidate will assist the Crane CPS CM lead in formulating big picture strategic ideas to drive CM strategy for the program (including CM processes for the CPS Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) test environment) in a rapid development environment; enable processes that will prepare the program for weapon system sustainment requirements; help the program obtain technical and data driven solutions; and evaluate and recommend engineering, CM, and Data Management (DM) tools
• The Candidate will apply sound configuration management practices to evolving technical program baseline(s), and ensure configuration items are correct, complete, and consistent in compliance with technical and programmatic requirements
• This position will require heavy interface with a variety of Government National Team program stakeholders (government, Prime Contractor, National Labs) as well as various Government/contractor working groups that span functional areas (systems engineering, hardware & software engineering, logistics)
• In this role, the Candidate will be responsible for tracking all aspects of system development, product design changes and the effects on the overall system. The Candidate will ensure configuration identification; prepare and process change; documentation; facilitate change review boards; help structure and maintain databases; and generate configuration status reports and configuration verification audit records sheets
• The Candidate will perform configuration audits including Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs)
• Establish and maintain product baselines (Functional, Allocated, and Product) for assigned systems and subsystems
• The Candidate will coordinate with logistics, engineering, and program management teams to ensure configuration changes are properly reflected in technical data packages (TDPs)
• Thisposition must be filled in Crane, IN, Huntsville, AL, or Washington, DC and requires regular access to Classified information.
• Position does allow for a hybrid schedule with some telework when not needed at the customer site

Skills

CM Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Configuration Management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CM Certificate (CMII/CMPIC/CMTF)

Tools

Windchill

DOORS

JIRA

SharePoint

Job description

Job ID 2617129
Location Crane, IN, US
Date Posted 2026-09-22
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Config Analyst
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

SAIC is seeking a Configuration Analyst Principal to assist the NSWC Crane Hypersonic Systems Engineering Team in developing and implementing Configuration Management (CM) processes, authoring documentation/policy, and applying CM best practices for a hypersonic developmental program working to establish formal processes as configuration responsibility is transitioned from the Lead Systems Integrator to the Government.

NOTE Position will either be staffed onsite at Crane or remotely in Washington, DC or Huntsville, AL.

Job Description

• The Candidate will assist the Crane CPS CM lead in formulating big picture strategic ideas to drive CM strategy for the program (including CM processes for the CPS Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) test environment) in a rapid development environment; enable processes that will prepare the program for weapon system sustainment requirements; help the program obtain technical and data driven solutions; and evaluate and recommend engineering, CM, and Data Management (DM) tools
• The Candidate will apply sound configuration management practices to evolving technical program baseline(s), and ensure configuration items are correct, complete, and consistent in compliance with technical and programmatic requirements
• This position will require heavy interface with a variety of Government National Team program stakeholders (government, Prime Contractor, National Labs) as well as various Government/contractor working groups that span functional areas (systems engineering, hardware & software engineering, logistics)
• In this role, the Candidate will be responsible for tracking all aspects of system development, product design changes and the effects on the overall system. The Candidate will ensure configuration identification; prepare and process change; documentation; facilitate change review boards; help structure and maintain databases; and generate configuration status reports and configuration verification audit records sheets
• The Candidate will perform configuration audits including Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs)
• Establish and maintain product baselines (Functional, Allocated, and Product) for assigned systems and subsystems
• The Candidate will coordinate with logistics, engineering, and program management teams to ensure configuration changes are properly reflected in technical data packages (TDPs)
• Thisposition must be filled in Crane, IN, Huntsville, AL, or Washington, DC and requires regular access to Classified information.
• Position does allow for a hybrid schedule with some telework when not needed at the customer site

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years' experience
• Formal Configuration Management Certificate (i.e., CMII, CMPIC, CMTF)
• CM Leadership experience (experience with both developmental and sustainment programs desired)
• DoD Acquisition program experience (Navy program experience preferred)
• Experience with a variety of Product Life Cycle Management and Data Management, and Software CM Tools, Windchill, (e.g., SharePoint, DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent)
• Interim clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
• US Citizen

Desired Qualifications

• Experience conducting or supporting FCAs/PCAs on Navy systems
• Background in Software CM (SCM) and Agile processes
• Experience with Navy Model Based Product Support (MBPS) systems