Senior Configuration Management Analyst

A. Harold And Associates; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold & Associates is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Analyst to lead governance and data management for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. The role requires establishing configuration baselines, advising on data management, and steering change control processes.

The candidate will ensure technical integrity, compliance, and deployment readiness of naval aviation assets, supervising cross-functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance required to access airfield and installation.
• MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years in configuration control, change management, or defense data analysis.
• Mastery of MIL-HDBK-61A and NAVAIR engineering change workflows.
• Elite analytical and leadership presence for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and enforce strict configuration control over baselines and datasets relating to aircraft and programs.
• Lead collection and evaluation of engineering/acquisition data to identify risks and variances.
• Oversee development, review, and coordination of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Architect and manage configuration tracking frameworks across the platform lifecycle.
• Enforce government directives for technical data management and change procedures.
• Serve as primary technical advisor and liaison during CCBs and review panels.

Skills

DoD clearance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Technical drafting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

MA or MS degree

Tools

MIL-HDBK-61A

Job description

A. Harold & Associates

Position Title

Senior Configuration Management Analyst

Description

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven Senior Configuration Management Analyst to lead configuration governance and data management strategy for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this senior role, you will establish and oversee rigorous configuration baselines, act as a primary advisor for technical data management, and steer complex change control processes.

Your expertise will directly safeguard the technical integrity, compliance, and long-term deployment readiness of naval heavy-lift aviation assets.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and enforce strict configuration control over baseline acquisition products, technical architectures, and extensive datasets relating to aircraft and product programs.
• Lead the comprehensive collection, synthesis, and evaluation of multi-faceted engineering and acquisition data streams to identify risks and baseline variances.
• Oversee and drive the strategic development, high-level technical review, and multi-agency coordination of complex Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Architect and manage advanced configuration tracking frameworks to maintain precise records of physical and functional modifications over the platform lifecycle.
• Enforce and optimize government-instituted directives for formal technical data management, document control lifecycles, and change management procedures.
• Serves as a primary technical advisor and liaison during Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), engineering review panels, and stakeholder synchronization meetings.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in configuration control, change management, or defense data analysis performing the functional duties described above.
• Mastery of military configuration management standards (such as MIL-HDBK-61A) and a deep understanding of NAVAIR engineering change workflows and program office (PMA) structures.
• Elite analytical and problem-solving capabilities, exceptional technical drafting skills, and the leadership presence required to guide cross-functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Export Control Requirements

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.

Applicants Requiring Assistance

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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