Configuration and Data Management Specialist

Elbit Systems of America is a world leader in the design and manufacture of avionics flight instruments, technologically sophisticated defense systems and diagnostic medical instrumentation. Elbit Systems of America (ESA) combines the close-knit teamwork and high visibility of a small company with the stability and resources only a large company can provide. Add in our employee-friendly corporate culture and great southern New Hampshire lifestyle, and you’ll see why joining ESA could be the best move of your career.

Overview:

Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractors. Prepares reports of change effect on overall product. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, program management, procurement and product support. Ensures that customer requirements are implemented and reviews change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management (CM) policies to include CM planning, identification, change control, audits and status accounting. Oversees and coordinates data management (DM) activities for assigned programs in accordance with customer specific requirements and company procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and evaluate statements of work (SOW) to derive applicable CM and DM tasking. Monitor compliance to requirements and evaluate and refine implementation across all programs.
• Analyze implementation and execution of CM and DM requirements across all programs.
• Review, evaluate, refine, release and maintain Configuration Management Plans in support of program requirements.
• Provide support, guidance and counsel during the execution of program CM/DM kickoff meetings across all programs. Monitor efficiency and effectiveness and provide improvement recommendations.
• Provide recommendations and guidance for the identification of Configuration Items (CI) and Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI).
• Provide guidance and expertise in the establishment, monitoring and maintenance of configuration baselines on assigned programs.
• Perform Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) activities to include capturing minutes and action items, tracking action items to closure, and distributing change notifications to program team members. Monitor effectiveness and compliance on assigned programs. Implement improvements. Prepare and conduct training as needed.
• Perform, evaluate and refine configuration status accounting reporting (CSAR) activities. Recommend and implement improvements.
• Identify, define, implement, release and maintain data items and submittal schedules in PLM in support of requirements on assigned programs. Monitor effectiveness, compliance and provide improvement recommendations.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) on CM initiatives and requirements on assigned programs.
• Prepare and present CM and DM data in support of internal and customer reviews, and CM/DM audits.
• Support review, and maintenance of current initiatives for CM and DM procedures and work instructions. Monitor effectiveness, recommend improvements and implement training as needed.
• Interface with supplier and customer CM and DM personnel to analyze and resolve CM and DM related issues.
• Recommend and support realignment, management and allocation of departmental resources in support of CM and DM tasking assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Requires minimal supervision for CM and DM tasking
• Analyze, develops and implements advanced CM and DM concepts, standards, techniques and solutions

Requirements:

• Must be detail oriented
• Must have accurate multi-task skills
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Good judgment, decision making and analytical abilities
• Must be able to read, understand and follow Work Instructions and Best Practices
• Able to work with a sense of urgency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough understanding of CM and DM disciplines and methodologies
• Good judgment, decision making and analytical abilities
• Reliable and dependable
• BA or BS from an accredited university (Preferred) or equivalent years of experience in Configuration Management
• 0-5 years relevant experience
• Able to read and understand drawings, Technical Procedures and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Create Bills of Materials.
• Learn, understand and properly use Engineering terminology and acronyms.
• Learn and properly use Elbit America terminology and acronyms.
• BA or BS from an accredited university (Preferred) or equivalent years of experience in Configuration Management

Preferred but not Required

• Experience using PLM Teamcenter
• Technical skills
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-973 and EIA-649 is preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.