Configuration Data Management Analyst III (Product Control Management)

Big-company reach, small-company attitude! AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, is currently recruiting for a Configuration Data Management Analyst III (Product Control Management). The Configuration Data Management Analyst III (Product Control Management) will:

• Manage Vendor/Suppliers and assist in managing CM programs.
• Perform advanced CM functions of identification, control, audit, status accounting, & coordination of other selected contract requirements.
• Experience with Vendor and Supplier CM requirements, validating CM records and performing audits of supplier/vendor processes
• Thorough understanding & interpretation of specifications, contractual data, & hardware requirements
• Monitor, review/update program budget
• Process/review configuration change documents (ECPs, ECNs, Deviations, & Waivers)
• Gathers/coordinates data to complete documentation items & other contract requirements for customer deliveries
• Generates/monitors hardware change status accounting records & reports
• Administer & coordinate configuration Control Boards (CCB) agendas & minutes
• Assist in configuration item identification & decisions
• Compiles, writes & estimates detailed CM proposal information & justification
• Evaluates aspects of proposed changes for discrepancies & initiates corrective action
• Manager/administers Supplier/Vendor configuration audits as well as assist with other audits, generates Minutes & ensures closure of actions.
• Supports the initiation/update to CM procedures and ensure their compliance.
• Supports special studies, prepares reports, confers with vendors and other contractors related to CM functions.
• Collaborates and assists in controlling the assignment of hardware item number identification.
• Assist the CM Manager and department in other duties and assignments.
• Manage Vendor/Suppliers and assist in managing CM programs.
• Perform advanced CM functions of identification, control, audit, status accounting, & coordination of other selected contract requirements.
• Experience with Vendor and Supplier CM requirements, validating CM records and performing audits of supplier/vendor processes.
• Thorough understanding & interpretation of specifications, contractual data, & hardware requirements.
• Monitor, review/update program budget.
• Process/review configuration change documents (ECPs, ECNs, Deviations, & Waivers).
• Gathers/coordinates data to complete documentation items & other contract requirements for customer deliveries,
• Generates/monitors hardware change status accounting records & reports.
• Administer & coordinate configuration Control Boards (CCB) agendas & minutes.
• Assist in configuration item identification & decisions.
• Compiles, writes & estimates detailed CM proposal information & justification.
• Evaluates aspects of proposed changes for discrepancies & initiates corrective action.
• Manager/administers Supplier/Vendor configuration audits as well as assist with other audits, generates Minutes & ensures closure of actions.
• Supports the initiation/update to CM procedures and ensure their compliance. 
• Supports special studies, prepares reports, confers with vendors and other contractors related to CM functions. 
• Collaborates and assists in controlling the assignment of hardware item number identification.
• Assist the CM Manager and department in other duties and assignments.

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Required Skills:

Superior written, presentation & oral communication skills. Extremely proficient in personal computer & corporate tool skills. (e.g., All Microsoft Office Suite- Access, Excel, MS Project). Ability to maintain baselines for planning, managing, & building systems. Ability to effectively & efficiently control engineering changes to systems. Ability to read, interpret and extract applicable information from specifications & procedures. Ability to manage, plan, organize & schedule program activities. Ability to work well with others. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a government security clearance. Experience working with eMatrix, ERP/Oracle preferred.

Required Experience:

Bachelors Degree, preferably in a relevant engineering field with at least three (3) years, five (5) years preferred, in a CM decision-making role.

Tracking Code
7211

Note: All candidates must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

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About AAI Corporation

As a recognized global provider of innovative aerospace and defense products and services, AAI’s business is to protect and defend our nation and its allies. Since our founding in 1950, our employees have generated numerous patents and have been recognized repeatedly for their commitment to supporting America’s military.  For the past 4 years, AAI has been selected as one of Baltimore Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work”. Our parent company, Textron Inc., is Fortune’s “Most Admired Company” in aerospace and defense. We achieve excellence through benefits such as comprehensive training, career development, an annual awards program, and ongoing cash incentive programs. Full-time employees enjoy benefits packages that include: health, dental, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, a pension plan, tuition reimbursement, health club reimbursement, adoption assistance, and an employee assistance program.  We value our diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment for all. EOE M/F/D/V.