Change Specialist Configuration Management Planni

About the

Position:

The Configuration Management Planning and Verification Change Specialist role is primarily responsible for supporting the technical data package (TDP) through the review of contract requirements, extraction of applicable data, and delivery to the customer on time with high fidelity. This position also ensures configuration control compliance through effective configuration status accounting (CSA) and adherence to contract requirements and industry standards such as EIA-649. In addition, the role supports a variety of configuration management activities, including functional and physical audits, contract data requirement list (CDRL) packaging, product structure review and maintenance, and supplier configuration management. This position is essential to delivering high-quality, compliant documentation and supporting the overall success of our configuration management objectives.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex SpendingCompetitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits401k Match (6%)Educational Assistance9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness trackResponsibilities to

Anticipate/Expect:

Interface with departments such as Engineering, Logistics, and Design Services to ensure that configuration control activities are in sync with the priorities of key Wheeled, Tracked and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programsFamiliar with configuration control process and procedures related to problem reports, change requests (CR), and change orders (COs)Assist in Preparation of CO/RFV packages for Configuration Control Board (CCB) reviewCreate agendas, schedule, and conduct Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetingsExtract and package all contractual required data for Engineering Release Records (ERR) for Wheeled, Tracked, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programsAuthor and submit Configuration Management (CM) Plans according to contractual requirementsSupport Change Specialist 1 activities as requiredCreate various data deliverables to support contractual requirements where configuration management owns and/or maintains data and submit to Data Management for delivery to customerParticipate and/or author technical data package (TDP) and technical data package list (TDPL) deliverables to support program requirementsAssist with as-design bill of material (BOM) structure through updating required attributionMaintain accurate data files and records through proper configuration status accounting (CSA)Rudimentary understanding of vehicle production line effectivity, quality, and program milestonesPrepare for, attend, and conduct a physical configuration audits (PCA)

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred with a technical discipline desired (e.g., Engineering or Supply Chain)Preferred 3 - 5 years of experience with Teamcenter performing as either a Change Specialist, Change Analyst or comparable engineering support functionPreferred proficiency in analyzing technical data including engineering drawings, specifications, and change documentationProficiency in Configuration Management identification, release, and change control processesStrong problem solving and decision-making abilityProficient communication, organization, and prioritization skillsDetail-orientedDemonstrated skill in Microsoft Office applicationsGoal-oriented and able to work under time sensitive and demanding conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Configuration Management principles and methods contained in

ASNI/EIA 649, EIA-649-1, ISO

10007, and MIL HDBK-61A.Familiarity with data management principles and methods contained in GEIA-859, DoD Directive 5230.24, and MIL-STD-31000B.Previous Configuration Management experience and CM2 certificationExperience with Product Lifecycle Management / Enterprise Resource Planning systemsExperience collaborating across markets and functions GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer. General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.