Company Description

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 or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Senior Configuration Analyst 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 then reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, program management, procurement and product support. The Senior Configuration Analyst 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 and Tasks 

• Interpret and evaluate statements of work (SOW) to derive applicable CM and DM tasking requirements. Monitor compliance to requirements and provide guidance across all programs.

• Implement CM and DM requirements for assigned programs and provide guidance across all programs.

• Review, evaluate, refine, release and maintain Configuration Management Plans in support of assigned program requirements.

• Provide support for and conduct program CM/DM kickoff meetings for assign programs.

• Establish identification of Configuration Items (CI) and Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI) for assigned programs.

• Establish, monitor and maintain configuration baselines for assigned programs.

• Perform, refine and evaluate 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. Recommend improvements.

• Perform, evaluate and refine configuration status accounting reporting (CSAR) activities.

• Identify, define, implement, release and maintain data items and submittal schedules in PLM in support of assigned program requirements.

• Provide support and recommendations to the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) on CM initiatives and requirements for assigned programs.

• Prepare and present CM and DM data in support of internal and customer reviews, and CM/DM audits, in support of assigned programs.

• Support review, maintenance and currency initiatives for CM and DM procedures and work instructions. Conduct process training. Monitor effectiveness of procedures and recommend improvements.

• Support bid and proposal activities and prepare department Basis of Estimates.

• Interface with supplier and customer CM and DM personnel to analyze and resolve CM and DM related issues.

• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Qualifications

• Master degree is optional

• Bachelor's degree is preferred

• Associate's degree is preferred

• High School diploma or GED is required

• Specific Degree Field Required: Business Administration, Engineering Sciences or Liberal Arts

• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities

• Detail oriented

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience using PLM Teamcenter

• Thorough understanding of CM and DM disciplines and methodologies

• Good judgment, decision making and analytical abilities

• Reliable and dependable

• Thorough understanding of MIL-STD-973 and EIA-649

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Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

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 [email protected].