Data Science Specialist (Configuration Analyst 3)

Requisition Number: 28627 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $72,745.00 - $90,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Who We Are Mission Technologies. a division of HII, is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Data Science Specialist (Configuration Analyst) to support configuration management (CM) activities across complex systems, programs, and engineering environments. This role ensures that product baselines, technical data, and documentation are accurately maintained and controlled throughout the system lifecycle. The Data Science Specialist will collaborate with engineering, program management, logistics, and quality teams to ensure compliance with customer, contractual, and internal CM requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award. What You Will Do Coordinates with government customer to determine process improvements for software Configuration Management. Performs planning, analyzing, and evaluating the effectiveness of software Configuration Management methods. Ensures supported programs follow Configuration Management security controls. Utilizes advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of organizational programs, establishing study methods and techniques and analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of software running government applications. Participates in meetings and projects with stakeholders, staff, project managers, etc. to render project activities into actionable solutions across business units and initiatives. Effectively assesses and responds to highly complex and time sensitive issues. Reviews business requirements and other documentation from multiple sources to identify and resolve cross initiative dependencies and ensure consistency of configuration management approach and application across the government program offices. Provides guidance or technical supervision to less experienced staff performing configuration management functions. Provides Configuration Management software system tool administrative control, to include account creation, setting roles/permissions, providing system training, and troubleshooting issues. Reviews program Systems Engineering Plans in support of Technical Reviews to ensure configuration management requirements are adhered to. CM Analyst validates the deliverables depicted in the SEP to ensure the artifacts are reposed in the CM repository in support of the specific Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) event. What You Must Have 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. An active Secret clearance is required. Experience writing and maintaining Configuration Management (CM) Plans and Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs). Experience developing and improving Program CM processes, including “Agile” methodology. Experience documenting and performing version control processes and procedures. Experience establishing and maintaining program CM document libraries. Experience in scheduling, facilitating, and recording meeting minutes for CM meetings. Able to multi-task and handle multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to think independently with minimal oversight. Exceptional written and oral communications skills. Exemplary customer/client management skills and techniques. Experience with Windows 2010, MS Office 2016 software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint) and Adobe software. Bonus Points For Having! Relevant configuration management or agile certification The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. 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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: 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. 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