Senior Configuration Analyst

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst for a contract opportunity in Chelmsford, MA.

• Experience with the application of CM-related policies, procedures and tools.
• Ability to understand and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-disciplined teams.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite Products (i.e. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong and accurate attention to detail.
• Business Acumen
• Self-starter and independent working attributes are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational and document management skills.

You will be the Senior Configuration Analyst for the Configuration Management & Data Integrity Team. Our team safeguards product truth, trust, and traceability (T3) by governing revision control, documentation traceability, and baseline management across engineering and manufacturing – the backbone of every client breakthrough.

As the Senior Configuration Analyst you will be responsible for driving configuration-baseline control and data-management rigor for critical defense programs. Working side-by-side with world-class design engineers, you’ll design, develop, and sustain traceability processes, evaluate engineering change proposals, and ensure all CM/DM practices meet contractual and internal standards throughout the product lifecycle.

• Manage product revision control and maintain the authoritative configuration baseline.
• Design and support documentation-traceability workflows for manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Review, log, categorize, and track engineering changes against approved customer baselines.
• Analyze Technical Data Packages and notify impacted stakeholders of configuration impacts.
• Ensure CM and DM processes are fully compliant with contract, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Lead change-management activities from concept through product sustainment.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-site initiatives that enhance T3 fidelity.
• Produce clear, concise communications and documentation for highly detailed, mission-critical work.
• Mentor junior analysts and share best practices within the team.

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of professional experience.
• CM Certifications are preferred.
• Experience with Product Life cycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Experience with ERP, SharePoint, Windchill, JIRA, and/or Confluence.
• Configuration Management Principles and Applications SAE EIA-649.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing or design.
• Previous experience in a defense, aerospace, military, or logistics environment would be a plus.

Accredited Associate's degree with at least 10 years of Configuration Management-related experience.

Full-Time; 4/10A-1st Shift.

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.