Configuration Analyst - REF2490W - Elbit Systems of America

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com.

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, evaluate and refine 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, maintenance and currency 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.
• Analyzes, develops and implements advanced CM and DM concepts, standards, techniques and solutions.

• BA or BS from an accredited university (Preferred) or equivalent years of experience in Configuration Management
• 0-5 years relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough understanding of CM and DM disciplines and methodologies
• Able to read and understand drawings, Technical Procedures and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), able to create Bills of Materials.
• Able to learn, understand and properly use Engineering terminology.
• Able to learn and properly use Elbit America terminology and acronyms.
• Good judgment, decision making and analytical abilities
• Reliable and dependable
• 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 follow instructions
• Able to work with a sense of urgency

Preferred but not Required

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

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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