Configuration Analyst Job Description

Configuration Analyst I analyzes changes of product design to determine the effect on the end product design and function and determines and prepares documentation necessary for change. Coordinates with customers and manufacturers to determine a process for change reporting. Being a Configuration Analyst I reviews released engineering change data and changes documenting activities to ensure adherence to configuration management procedures and policies. Typically requires at least a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Configuration Analyst I typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Configuration Analyst I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

Configuration Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Configuration Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides backup support for Configuration Specialist functions;
  • Composes contract submittal letters and delivers to the customer along with applicable CDRLs via customer-sponsored tools/methods;
  • Maintains accurate document identification and status accounting records via various Excel logs;
  • Ensuring contractually required data markings/statements are specified on relevant Program documentation;
  • Gathers and maintains monthly metrics of on-time, late and early CDRL submittals per program;
  • A-size drawings (including DOORS documents) and Technical Manuals (TMs) which also comprises major Program briefing TMs (PDRs, CDRs, etc.).

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or GED;
  • Working knowledge of relevant design-engineering standards, manufacturing processes, configuration management and documentation;
  • Good time-management, planning and organization skills;
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Three years Health Care industry experience or application configuration support experience;
  • Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with Company personnel, customers, and suppliers;
  • Excellent written and communication skills;
  • Excellent experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
  • Currently have or able to obtain a secret clearance;
  • Prior experience using computer/network-based documentation systems;
  • Must be able to obtain and retain a US DOD security clearance at the SECRET level;
  • Prior experience reviewing, updating, and auditing documentation or in an industrial configuration management activity;
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience; or minimum of 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.