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NAVAIR Configuration Management Analyst
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A Configuration Analyst or Specialist provides specialized technical assistance in software configuration management, a process to track and control changes in software. May work for a company software configuration management team and assist with all aspects of software configuration management, including software product and application reviews and analysis of system requirements. May work with software users to troubleshoot and resolve software configuration problems.
$110,797 / year median in the U.S.
-7% projected decline
Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As our next Configuration Management Analyst for NAVAIR, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation. Responsibilities The Software Configuration & Data Management (CM/DM) Specialist will support software configuration, data tracking, and release management activities for the PMA-268 Stingray MQ-25A program. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity, control, and traceability of all software assets-including documents, code, and baselines-prior to formal government acceptance (DD-250). The specialist will act as a central coordination hub between government engineering teams and contracting vendors, facilitating agile tool administration, process improvement, and rigorous configuration and data control.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware CM and DM (Prior to DD-250):
Execute rigorous Software Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) processes prior to formal acceptance (DD-250).Manage engineering release configurations, ensuring that all software builds, versions, and associated documentation are properly baselined, tracked, and accessible in both government and vendor environments.
CDRL Tracking & Adjudication:
Lead software Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) tracking and comment adjudication coordination.Route vendor deliverables to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), aggregate and format technical comments, check for duplication, and manage the iterative adjudication cycle between the Government and contractors to ensure timely closure of deliverables.