Configuration Analyst

Title : Configuration Analyst


Location : Maple Grove, MN - 55369


Pay Rate : $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr per hour on W2


Contract : 12 Months Contract to Hire


Shift :9/80 Schedule , 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - 3 days onsite - 2days remote


Authorization : US Citizens Required


Position Description


This position specifically performs Configuration Management activities related to the design, development and production of complex systems and equipment primarily for the US government customer. Assigned Configuration Management tasks are carried out, ensuring all program obligations and objectives are met in a timely manner.


Specific configuration management tasks include:
• Ensure application of organizational Configuration Management processes to program in accordance with CM plan.
• Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.
• Provide Configuration Management support to the program. Monitor change process to ensure updates to the Technical Data Package are implemented in a timely manner.
• Perform CM tasks that include release of CAD models, drawings, and software code, and non-CAD product data into enterprise PDM. Maintain software/drawings/part data and Bills of Materials in PDM.
• Process software and drawing changes.
• Support maintenance of CM logs, such as drawing number assignments and Variance tracking.
• Generate metrics from Product Data Management tool
• Facilitate Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and maintain meeting records.
• Maintain the As Designed Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Ensure the proper maintenance of Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) systems and prepare CSA reports.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of the production baseline.
• Support ISO, CMMI, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Quality and corporate audits.


Skills Required


Experience with Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) necessary to prepare metrics, presentations, reports and documents. Sense of urgency, ability to meet challenging deadlines, and attention to detail. Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Strong skills in interpersonal communications, relationship building, and in collaborating on cross-functional teams.


Skills Preferred


Ability to interpret scheduling and milestone requirements Strong business acumen including planning, forecasting, analytic skills and ability to negotiate and influence. Work in a team environment consisting of organizational and outside customer contacts to meet program goals and objectives. Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.


Experience Required


2 Years experience in Configuration Management or relevant discipline.


Experience Preferred


Experience with CDM industry standards and processes, such as described in EIA-649 (Configuration Management) and GEIA-859 (Data Management) Experience with generating Configuration Management (CM) productivity metrics and reports. Experience in Windchill or similar product data management (PDM) tool


Education Required


Associates degree with 4 Years experience in Configuration Management or relevant discipline


Education Preferred


Bachelor's degree with 2 Years experience in Configuration Management or relevant discipline