Configuration Management Analyst, F-35 Joint Program Office (Hybrid Telework)

Serco; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Configuration Management Analyst to support the F-35 Joint Program Office. Responsibilities include documentation management and advising on configuration control. Ideal candidates will possess a DoD Secret clearance, an Associates Degree, and 3+ years of relevant experience. This hybrid role requires 2-3 onsite days per week at the office in Crystal City, VA.

Qualifications

• An Active DoD Secret clearance.
• A minimum of 3 years of program experience in aircraft systems or similar configuration management.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and establish configuration management documentation.
• Authorize the release of drawings and software configuration changes.
• Provide advice and guidance on methods, procedures, and requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Configuration Management Analyst, F-35 Joint Program Office (Hybrid Telework)

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Serco is excited to continue support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO). This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition lifecycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.

Our Configuration Management (CM) Analyst supports the F-35 Directorate of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A) in its role managing JPO functions as they relate to business operations, foreign compliance, process improvement, cost, requirements, and acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Design and establish configuration management documentation.
• Authorize the release of drawings, and software configuration changes specified by the JPO and other cross-functional groups.
• Provide advice and guidance on methods, procedures, and requirements to individuals responsible for the creation of documentation.
• Plan and implement methods to improve response times and effectiveness.
• Participate in special studies.
• May provide leadership for lower-level employees and other colleagues at the JPO and in industry.
• Provide direction to subordinate CM analysts, or directly perform data management tasks as required by the JPO.
• Support DA&I in the management and approval of configuration management/data management by the JPO Change Review Board (JCRB), and JPO Configuration Control Board (JCCB).
• Assist the International Directorate in supporting National Deputies and their assistants in representing each of the F-35 Partner nations resident in the program.
• To travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• An Active DoD Secret clearance.
• An Associates Degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of program experience in aircraft systems or similar configuration management.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline.
• The ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA a minimum of 2-3 days per week, each week. Onsite days in the JPO office may increase to provide onsite support up to 5 days per week to support the needs of the customer. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager.
• Previous experience in configuration identification, control, audit, and status accounting; DOD configuration management policies, procedures, review cycles, instructions, and standards; engineering change proposal evaluations.
• Previous experience with development, production, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, test & evaluation, and fleet operations of a DoD and international acquisition aircraft program.
• Previous experience evaluating Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests/Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, Sustainment as Maintained Records and other documents.
• Previous 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.
• Previous experience in collecting and maintaining process metrics and reporting techniques to ensure compliance with DOD level Data Management Program policies and procedures.

Desired Skills

• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.