Configuration Analyst II

The Configuration Analyst II is responsible for executing day-to-day configuration management (CM) workflows with minimal supervision, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and lifecycle control across all enterprise systems. Operating as the primary operational support to the Configuration Manager, this mid-level role triages change traffic, performs rigorous impact analysis, maintains configuration baselines, and coordinates cross-functional review boards. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between engineering, quality, and operations to ensure all technical documentation and product structures are accurate and audit-ready.

Core Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Managing the daily intake, triage, and tracking of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within enterprise PLM/PDM/ITIL systems
• Auditing Bills of Materials (BOMs), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and software build packages for accuracy, hierarchy, and metadata completeness prior to formal release
• Facilitating and preparing agendas for Change Control Boards (CCB) and Material Review Boards (MRB); document official minutes, action items, and board decisions
• Maintaining rigorous configuration status accounting logs, including the assignment of part/drawing numbers, tracking serial/lot number blocks, and document revisions
• Assisting the Configuration Manager in preparing for and executing Functional (FCA) and Physical (PCA) Configuration Audits, as well as tracking resulting corrective actions
• Packaging, verifying, and tracking Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) or Supplier Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) for external stakeholders and customers
• Receiving and inventorying government configuration items and assigns configuration/identification numbers
• Establishing and maintaining configuration item control procedures
• Maintaining configuration item database and product web-based reports on content of database
• Producing reports indicating status of configuration items and communicates to management
• Assisting developers with assigned configuration items
• Conducting periodic inventory reviews and communicates results to management
• Performing other duties as required

• Strong hands-on experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) software (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile) or IT Service Management tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, Helix)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD structures, software release notes, or database schemas
• Proven track record of catching metadata errors, structural mismatching in complex BOMs, or broken digital workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to translate rigid CM standards into actionable guidance for fast-moving engineering teams
• Foundational understanding of industry configuration management standards (e.g., EIA-649, ISO 10007, or ITIL frameworks)
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and two years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years of direct experience working within a formal Configuration Management or Product Data Management environment
• CMII, CMPIC, or ITIL foundations certifications are highly desirable

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with CMPro

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.