Senior Configuration Analyst

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst for a contract opportunity in Chelmsford, MA. The role focuses on configuration management and data integrity across engineering and manufacturing, ensuring traceability and baselines.

You will drive change-control, review engineering changes, maintain the authoritative configuration baseline, and mentor junior analysts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with CM-related policies, procedures and tools.
• Ability to interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-disciplined teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Business acumen.
• Self-starter and independent working attributes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational and document management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product revision control and maintain the authoritative configuration baseline.
• Design and support documentation-traceability workflows for manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Review, log, categorize, and track engineering changes against approved customer baselines.
• Analyze Technical Data Packages and notify impacted stakeholders of configuration impacts.
• Ensure CM and DM processes are compliant with contract, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Lead change-management activities from concept through product sustainment.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-site initiatives that enhance T3 fidelity.
• Produce clear, concise communications and documentation for detailed, mission-critical work.
• Mentor junior analysts and share best practices within the team.

Skills

CM policies

BOMs interpretation

Cross-functional teams

MS Office

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Communication

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Windchill

SharePoint

ERP

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst for a contract opportunity in Chelmsford, MA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with the application of CM-related policies, procedures and tools.
• Ability to understand and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-disciplined teams.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite Products (i.e. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong and accurate attention to detail.
• Business Acumen
• Self-starter and independent working attributes are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational and document management skills.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be the Senior Configuration Analyst for the Configuration Management & Data Integrity Team. Our team safeguards product truth, trust, and traceability (T3) by governing revision control, documentation traceability, and baseline management across engineering and manufacturing–the backbone of every client breakthrough. As the Senior Configuration Analyst you will be responsible for driving configuration-baseline control and data-management rigor for critical defense programs. Working side-by-side with world-class design engineers, you’ll design, develop, and sustain traceability processes, evaluate engineering change proposals, and ensure all CM/DM practices meet contractual and internal standards throughout the product lifecycle.

• Manage product revision control and maintain the authoritative configuration baseline.
• Design and support documentation-traceability workflows for manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Review, log, categorize, and track engineering changes against approved customer baselines.
• Analyze Technical Data Packages and notify impacted stakeholders of configuration impacts.
• Ensure CM and DM processes are fully compliant with contract, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Lead change-management activities from concept through product sustainment.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-site initiatives that enhance T3 fidelity.
• Produce clear, concise communications and documentation for highly detailed, mission-critical work.
• Mentor junior analysts and share best practices within the team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of professional experience.
• CM Certifications are preferred.
• Experience with Product Life cycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Experience with ERP, SharePoint, Windchill, JIRA, and/or Confluence.
• Configuration Management Principles and Applications SAE EIA-649.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing or design.
• Previous experience in a defense, aerospace, military, or logistics environment would be a plus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited Associate's degree with at least 10 years of Configuration Management-related experience.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time; 4/10A-1st Shift.