Configuration Management Specialist – Management Analyst III

ADP, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist – Management Analyst III to support NASA KLXS at Kennedy Space Center on the Artemis program. The role emphasizes configuration management planning, identification, change control, status accounting, and audits for flight and ground systems.

You will work with ICM team and tools (SharePoint, Cradle, Windchill) to ensure compliant documentation and milestones, coordinating with engineers and NASA stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of Integrated Configuration Management experience.
• Experience in mentoring/coaching others.
• Principles and practices of data management.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior NASA/KSC experience; direct EGS Program experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide ICM support and guidance using the Change Management Workflow (CMW) to the Change Package Engineers.
• Perform verification and validation of Cradle Requirements; coordinate discrepancies with Ground Integration Engineers.
• Prepare, update, and maintain Distribution Lists, Desk Instructions, Forms, Procedures, Processes, Quick Reference Guides, and Templates.
• Experience in SharePoint Designer, Site, Access, and Permissions Administrator for multiple EGS SP sites.
• Support NASA customers and EGS program reviews (milestone reviews).
• Review, identify, and resolve issues with ICM Deliverables/Receivables.
• Analyze and implement solutions for process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Configuration management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Team player

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Engineering, Science or Math

Tools

SharePoint

Cradle

Windchill

KDDMS

CM Workflows

TechDoc

Job description

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Configuration Management Specialist – Management Analyst III

Full Time Merritt Island, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2659

Position Summary:

This position is in support of the NASA KLXS contract at Kennedy Space Center on the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Artemis Program. The successful candidate will have advanced Configuration Management / Document Management expertise understanding configuration management principals, concepts, and techniques to ensure compliance for Configuration Management Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Change Management, Configuration Status Accounting, and Configuration Verification and Audits for flight and ground systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide ICM support and guidance utilizing the Change Management Workflow (CMW) tool, as the Change Package Manager, to the Change Package Engineers, to facilitate documentation throughout the Change Review process (e.g., Change Request, Products, Directives, Directive Actions, and Action Closures, etc.).
• Perform verification and validation of Cradle Requirements generated by the use of the Requirements / Stakeholder Expectations / Verification / Validation Reports. Coordinate all discrepancies with the Ground Integration Engineers and the Cradle Administrator for resolution.
• Prepare, update, and maintain Distribution Lists, Desk Instructions, Forms, Procedures, Processes, Quick Reference Guides, and Templates utilized by the ICM Team.
• Experience in SharePoint (SP) Designer, Site, Access, and Permissions Administrator for multiple EGS SP sites and provide ICM support to NASA customers for multiple EGS Program Milestone Reviews (e.g., Checkpoints, Critical Design Reviews, etc.).
• Support internal and external customers (e.g., NASA Directorates, Contractors, Sub-contractors, Integrated Configuration Management Working Group (ICMWG) and the ICMWG Data Integrator Team, etc.) performing assessments of data integration improvements and to ensure ICM requirements are effectively integrated into the EGS Program policies and processes, as well as the Cross-Program database to reduce redundant key entries.
• Review, identify, and resolve issues associated with ICM Deliverables/Receivables in support of major EGS Program Milestone Technical Reviews (e.g., Operation Test Readiness Review, System Integration Review, System Acceptance Review, Operation Readiness Review, etc.).
• Analyze and implement solutions for process improvement initiatives employing best practices.

Desired skills and competencies:

• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to communicate concepts and procedures clearly and in an easily understood language.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• High attention to detail and demonstrated follow-through on products.
• Ability to spend long periods in front of a computer terminal.
• Ability to work as required to complete assignments per predefined schedule.
• Ability to multi-task in changing dynamic environment.
• CM/DM Certifications are a plus
• KDDMS / Windchill
• SharePoint
• Cradle
• Configuration Control
• CM Workflows
• TechDoc

Required Experience and Skills:

• 6-10 years of Integrated Configuration Management experience
• Experience in mentoring/coaching others
• Principles and practices of data management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior NASA/KSC experience; direct EGS Program experience is a plus

Education

• 10 + years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Engineering, Science or Math is preferred or

Personal attributes, special aptitudes, physical requirements, and personality traits

• Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to efficiently multitask

ARES BENEFITS:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).