32- CM Analyst 3

Position Title: Configuration Management Specialist - Management Analyst III

Location: Kennedy Space Center

Clearance: None

Citizenship requirement: US

Position Summary:

This position is in support of the NASA KLXS contract at Kennedy Space Center on the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Artemis Program. The successful candidate will have advanced Configuration Management / Document Management expertise understanding configuration management principals, concepts, and techniques to ensure compliance for Configuration Management Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Change Management, Configuration Status Accounting, and Configuration Verification and Audits for flight and ground systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead ICM Specialist for the Ground Systems Implementation (GSI) supporting Project Management for Artemis I and beyond.
• Provide ICM support and guidance utilizing the Change Management Workflow (CMW) tool, as the Change Package Manager, to the Change Package Engineers, to facilitate documentation throughout the Change Review process (e.g., Change Request, Products, Directives, Directive Actions, and Action Closures, etc.).
• Perform verification and validation of Cradle Requirements generated by the use of the Requirements / Stakeholder Expectations / Verification / Validation Reports. Coordinate all discrepancies with the Ground Integration Engineers and the Cradle Administrator for resolution.
• Provide additional ICM support to the Command, Control, and Communication and Operations and Test Management ICM Leads.
• Prepare, update, and maintain Distribution Lists, Desk Instructions, Forms, Procedures, Processes, Quick Reference Guides, and Templates utilized by the ICM Team.
• Experience in SharePoint (SP) Designer, Site, Access, and Permissions Administrator for multiple EGS SP sites and provide ICM support to NASA customers for multiple EGS Program Milestone Reviews (e.g., Checkpoints, Critical Design Reviews, etc.). Support from ICM includes up-front logistics support (e.g., SP set up, SP access to internal and external customers, meeting notice preparations, invite distributions, conference room reservations and layouts, AV Support requests, preparation for reproduction of review charts, etc.), in order to have a successful review
• Support internal and external customers (e.g., NASA Directorates, Contractors, Sub-contractors, Integrated Configuration Management Working Group (ICMWG) and the ICMWG Data Integrator Team, etc.) performing assessments of data integration improvements and to ensure ICM requirements are effectively integrated into the EGS Program policies and processes, as well as the Cross-Program database to reduce redundant key entries.
• Review, identify, and resolve issues associated with ICM Deliverables/Receivables in support of major EGS Program Milestone Technical Reviews (e.g., Operation Test Readiness Review, System Integration Review, System Acceptance Review, Operation Readiness Review, etc.).
• Provide ICM support to the EGS Program Transition Team by ensuring that all transition records reflect the proper data (e.g., Program Model Numbers, Drawings, Acceptance Data Packages, etc.) and include the Institutional Design/Development organization and the Operations organization prior to turnover of an applicable subsystem(s).
• Analyze and implement solutions for process improvement initiatives employing best practices.

Desired skills and competencies:

• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to communicate concepts and procedures clearly and in an easily understood language.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• High attention to detail and demonstrated follow-through on products.
• Ability to spend long periods in front of a computer terminal.
• Ability to work as required to complete assignments per predefined schedule.
• Ability to multi-task in changing dynamic environment.
• CM/DM Certifications are a plus
• KDDMS / Windchill
• SharePoint
• Configuration Control
• CM Workflows
• TechDoc

Required Experience and Skills:

• 6-10 years of Integrated Configuration Management experience
• Experience in mentoring/coaching others
• Principles and practices of data management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior NASA/KSC experience; direct EGS Program experience is a plus
• Ability to efficiently multitask

Education:

• Ability to efficiently multitask Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Engineering, Science or Math is preferred or 6 + years relevant experience

Personal attributes, special aptitudes, physical requirements, and personality traits

• Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to efficiently multitask

Company Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.