Configuration Management Analyst 2

• Implement hardware (HW) and/or software (SW) Configuration and Data Management activities to meet program contractual requirements 
• Support baseline control of all delivered software and hardware configuration items and documentation
• Analyze product design changes identified in drawings, SW and HW specifications, SW version descriptions and installation instructions, test plans and procedures and technical orders to determine the effect on the overall product’s baseline
• Perform physical audits on configuration items, document findings, and develop and deploy necessary corrective actions
• Control, analyze, and update HW and SW baseline artifacts as the result of audits
• Maintain revision and version control over multiple baselines being worked and/or fielded simultaneously
• Ensure that existing change management and change control processes are strictly used and enforced throughout the development and/or sustainment life cycle
• Support the development, delivery, and customer review of program documentation/data deliverables and status accounting updates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, e.g., Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware parts/pieces, preferred
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent, preferred 
• Experience with engineering documentation, product structure, and change order management in a configuration and data management environment, preferred 
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment and perform work and resolve problems with direct supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
• Ability to stand for extended periods on occasion and bend
• Occasional travel to local and/or remote sites
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, English, technical communication, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a sustaining or development engineering environment or equivalent work experience at a professional level

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

 ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.   Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All Federal contractor employees may be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19  regardless of work location (including work from home). Full vaccination status is achieved two weeks after the final vaccine dose. This requirement does allow for certain reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons.