Configuration Management (CM) Analyst (Level 3)

Catalyst Solutions is seeking an experienced Configuration Management (CM) Analyst (Level 3) to support configuration management and integrated product support activities in support of Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic (NIWC-A), Charleston, SC, and the Sensing & Information Operations (SIO) Team. This position supports the ETAK team under the SIO program. ETAK is the Navy's Expeditionary Tactical Assault Kits program, designed to support expeditionary communications in battlefield operations at the tactical level; it refines and advances the Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) community's ability to conduct command and control and more easily pass a wide range of data to expand mission capability. This position requires a person who is driven to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, project-oriented environment collaborating with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals across logistics, engineering, and program management.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree.


• Current DAWIA Lifecycle (Acquisition) Logistics Level 1 certification, or equivalent logistics training (resume to specify all equivalent training), or an additional two (2) years working in direct support of defense life-cycle logistics.

Experience requirements may be fulfilled simultaneously.

• Six (6) years of experience in defense life-cycle (acquisition) logistics support of electronic systems (or eight (8) years if not DAWIA Level 1 certified), to include: configuration management of hardware and software inventory and documentation.


• Four (4) years of experience in support of C5ISR systems.


• Demonstrated skills to include: configuration management of hardware and software inventory and documentation, Configuration Control Boards, change management, and product configuration management.

• Support CM processes including Configuration Change Management and Configuration Auditing; develop, implement, and maintain CM plans, processes, procedures, and CM tools in accordance with MIL-HDBK-61A.


• Identify and manage Configuration Items (CI); provide software, hardware, and technical package baseline support; select CI at appropriate product structure levels and provide approved configuration documentation establishing baselines for configuration control.


• Perform software license management, planning, tracking, and distribution; interact with software vendors, MCSELMS, and MCHS; utilize DADMS for software verification and CMPro for baseline management, including generation and manipulation of Engineering Change Proposals.


• Record digital data file identifiers and representations of all revisions/versions of each delivered or electronically-supported document and software; perform Configuration Verification to validate the design solution against functional performance specifications.


• Support the software duplication and distribution process; maintain knowledgeable of applicable duplication methods and propose efficient means to reproduce or distribute software as required.


• Review and recommend updates to IPS documentation including LCSPs, Maintenance Plans, IUID Implementation Plans, SL-3s, TMs, QRGs, supply and equipment instructions, Fielding Plans, and Disposal Plans in accordance with applicable Government guidance and procedures.


• Review CM content of programmatic documents; assess IPS element impacts from product support analyses; develop narrative summaries and reports with findings and recommendations for Government review and approval.


• Participate in IPT meetings and working groups; prepare narrative observations, recommendations, meeting minutes, and action item tracking; prepare responses to program taskers for Government approval.

• Navy configuration management experience supporting Navy programs (highly desired).

• DAWIA Lifecycle (Acquisition) Logistics Level 1 certification required, or documented equivalent training.


• Common Access Card (CAC) eligibility; ability to comply with NIWC-A and Joint Base Charleston access control requirements.


• DAU coursework in Configuration Management, Integrated Logistics Support, or related life-cycle logistics disciplines preferred.


• Prior experience with CMPro and NIWC-A material management processes preferred.

• Technically proficient in CM and defense acquisition logistics principles; professional in conduct and communication; service-oriented and capable of building strong working relationships with Government program office staff.


• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills; able to manage multiple concurrent assignments and documentation tasks across programs; effective both independently and in team environments.


• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook); experience with CMPro, DADMS, MCSELMS, inventory tracking systems, or DoD logistics databases; ability to rapidly learn new Government tools and data systems.