Configuration management analyst

Position Description :

Serco is excited to continue our support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO). This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition lifecycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.

Our AFLCMC/WJ Configuration Manager, located in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, supports the F-35 AFLCMC/WJ Chief Engineer. The AFLCMC/WJ Configuration Manager is responsible for performing configuration management coordination and documentation actions necessary to track and document the baseline system configuration of the F-35A and all integrated subsystems. Configuration management documentation includes logistics, training, mission planning, and aircraft systems in support of AFLCMC/WJ activities to include continued airworthiness. As such, the Configuration Manager has broad understanding of the current aircraft systems and support systems specifications and be abreast of future changes for the F-35A and report to AFLCMC/WJ Chief Engineer potential risks and issues as well as specific impacts and concerns to the Air Force customers. The AFLCMC/WJ Configuration Manager also serves as a focal point for the F-35 AFLCMC/WJ’s file management custodian who is responsible for maintaining all electronic media and documentation required by Air Force Instruction (AFI).

In this role, you will:

• Attend and/or administer F-35 technical meetings (virtual and site meetings).
• Preparation of analysis products, trip reports and periodic reports in support of the above duties.
• Provide recommendations, written papers, and briefs to support the US Air Force (AF) JSF acceptance and airworthiness.
• Provide white papers and/or PowerPoint briefings in support of AFLCMC/WJ documenting the AF position on F-35A.
• Provide data recording and analysis of F-35 configuration.
• Develop written guidance and procedures for file management in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI).
• Provide other deliverables as directed by AFLCMC/WJ Chief Engineer or Director.
• Provide detailed documentation management of the F-35A Air System to include Vehicle Systems, Weapon Integration, Propulsion, Mission Systems (MS), Off-Board Mission Systems (OMS), Human System Integration (HSI), Training Systems, and Autonomic Logistics (AL).
• Participate on behalf of AFLCMC/WJ in system engineering technical reviews, Airworthiness, service acceptance, DD-250 and LRIP/Lot contract compliance, track Joint Technical Data (Flight Series data, technical orders), software/block plan configuration management, and configuration review teams.
• Review and provide analysis of air system change management to include modifications, action requests (AR), software problem and anomaly report (SPAR), deficiency report (DR) and change requests (CR) and track as they progress through contractor and government approval boards. Assist Systems Engineer in the analysis of all contractor provided design documentation. Supports and manages the coordination of these actions with USAF agencies to develop a single service position to the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JSFPO).
• Support preparation of both Unclassified and Classified F-35A briefings to General Officer level USAF stakeholders as directed by the AFLCMC/WJ. Review and comment on JPO databases to include CMPro. Develop and maintain file management system for historical tracking in accordance with AFI.

You will be part of a dynamic team of F-35 JPO staff at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, who works closely with the customer and other key F-35 National Security and Allied stakeholders to deliver quality F-35 systems.

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To be successful in this role , you will have:

• The ability to provide onsite support at the Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, AFLCMC/WJ, F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) a minimum of 2-3 days per week, each week. Onsite days in the JPO office may increase to provide onsite support up to 5 days per week to support the needs of the customer. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager.
• An active Secret clearance.
• An Associates Degree.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline.
• Previous experience in configuration identification, control, audit, and status accounting; DOD configuration management policies, procedures, review cycles, instructions, and standards; engineering change proposal evaluations.
• Previous experience with development, production, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, test & evaluation, and fleet operations of a DoD and international acquisition aircraft program.
• Previous experience evaluating Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests/Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, Sustainment as Maintained Records and other documents.
• Previous experience in providing guidance and assistance in configuration management and change control and ensuring that all Class I (Major) changes and variances are properly processed and dispositioned.
• Previous experience in collecting and maintaining process metrics and reporting techniques to ensure compliance with DOD level Data Management Program policies and procedures.
• Travel up to 10%.

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  Addtional Desired Skills:

  • • Microsoft Offices to include: Outlook,Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team. Submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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