F-35 DA&A Configuration Management Analyst (Mid-level/Senior) - 30860

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies, within Warfare Systems, is seeking a Mid to Senior Configuration Analyst to support CM activities for a major DoD aircraft program. The candidate will ensure accuracy, integrity, and control of configurations throughout development, production, sustainment, and fleet operations.

Position requires on-site presence in Crystal City, VA and an active Secret clearance; strong experience with DoD CM policies and change control is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing DoD configuration management policies and review cycles.
• Ability to evaluate engineering change documentation for impact.
• Strong documentation and data-tracking skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute configuration management processes including identification, control, audits, and status accounting.
• Apply DoD CM policies to support programmatic decisions.
• Evaluate change notices and engineering change proposals for compliance and accuracy.
• Support CM activities across development, production, and fleet operations for DoD/international programs.
• Provide guidance on CM procedures and change control requirements.
• Ensure dispositioning and documentation of major changes and variances.
• Collect and maintain CM metrics and prepare reports per DoD Data Management Program policies.

Skills

Configuration management

Engineering change control

DoD policies

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 30860

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

Job Description

The F‑35 Joint Program Office (JPO) DA&A is seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level or Senior Level Configuration Analyst to support configuration management activities for a major Department of Defense (DoD) and international acquisition aircraft program. The analyst will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, integrity, and control of aircraft system configurations throughout development, production, sustainment, and fleet operations. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated expertise in configuration management practices, engineering change control, and evaluation of technical documentation within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.

• Note: This position requires an active Secret clearance (minimum) and on-site presence in Crystal City, VA.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Execute configuration management processes including configuration identification, configuration control, configuration audits, and status accounting.
• Apply knowledge of DoD configuration management policies, instructions, procedures, standards, and review cycles to support programmatic decisions.
• Evaluate Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests/Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, Sustainment as‑maintained records, and other technical documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Support configuration management activities across development, production, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, test & evaluation, and fleet operations for U.S. and international aircraft programs.
• Provide guidance and assistance to program personnel regarding configuration management procedures, change control requirements, and processing of Class I (Major) changes and variances.
• Ensure proper dispositioning and documentation of all major changes and variances.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain configuration management metrics and prepare reports to ensure adherence to DoD Data Management Program policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in configuration identification, control, audits, status accounting, and application of DoD configuration management policies, procedures, standards, and review processes.
• Experience reviewing engineering change documentation and evaluating technical changes for operational and programmatic impact.
• Experience supporting configuration management across system development, production, sustainment, and fleet operations in a DoD or international aircraft acquisition program.
• Strong understanding of configuration management governance and security standards (DoD compliance).
• Ability to communicate complex technical/operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Configuration Management Experience

• Senior Level: Experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline; a minimum of four (4) years out of the prior eight (8) years of program experience includes aircraft systems configuration management
• Mid-Level: Experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline; a minimum of three (3) years out of the prior six (6) years of program experience includes aircraft systems configuration management
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration.

Configuration Management Analyst 3 (Mid-Level)

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.

Configuration Management Analyst 4 (Senior-Level)

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality.
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled at cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset with the ability to identify gaps and propose actionable solutions.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, audit‑driven environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience providing subject matter guidance to stakeholders on configuration management and change control processes.
• Experience ensuring proper processing and disposition of Class I (Major) changes and variances.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and maintain process metrics, develop reports, and ensure compliance with DoD‑level Data Management Program requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be physically on‑site daily in Crystal City, VA and attend customer/stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer, participating in meetings, reviewing documentation, and performing analytical tasks.
• Capability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, telephones, and projection/briefing equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by phone, including the ability to deliver clear oral briefings and participate in high‑level technical discussions.
• Ability to read, review, and analyze extensive written materials, electronic documents, technical reports, policies, and program data.
• Ability to maintain focus and perform complex analytical tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑tempo, audit‑driven environment with competing priorities.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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