Configuration Analyst Principal

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Configuration Analyst Principal to support the NSWC Crane Hypersonic Systems Engineering Team by developing and implementing Configuration Management processes, documentation, and policy for a hypersonic developmental program.

The role involves establishing CM baselines, conducting FCAs/PCAs, and coordinating with government and prime contractors. Onsite at Crane, IN, Huntsville, AL, or Washington, DC with hybrid telework, requiring access to classified information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years' CM experience (5+ in CM).
• Formal Configuration Management Certificate (CMII, CMPIC, CMTF).
• DoD Acquisition program experience when possible.
• Experience with Product Life Cycle Management and Data Management tools (SharePoint, Windchill, DOORS, JIRA).
• Interim clearance required with ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive CM strategy for the program, including HWIL test environment CM processes.
• Apply CM practices to evolving baselines and ensure items are correct, complete and compliant.
• Interface with government, prime contractor, and labs across multiple teams.
• Track changes, manage documentation, and generate status reports and audits.
• Coordinate with logistics, engineering, and management to reflect CM changes in technical data packages.

Skills

Configuration Management

Government liaison

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CM Certificate (CMII/CMPIC/CMTF)

Tools

SharePoint

Windchill

DOORS

JIRA

Job description

Job ID 2615395-OTHLOC-100000685975171

Location Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted 2026-08-07

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

Description

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 EXPIERENCE AND CLEARANCE

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years' experience (5+ in CM)
• 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 (e.g., SharePoint, Windchill, 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