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# Configuration Analyst

- **Company:** Draper, Inc.
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $82,300.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Configuration Management, Databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9218510/configuration-analyst

## About the Role

* Basic understanding of CM principles, practices, and standards
 * Familiarity with military/commercial CM and documentation-related specifications and standards (such as ANSI/EIA-649, ASME/Y14, MIL-STD-31000, MIL-STD-961, etc.)
 * Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management requirements
 * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
 * Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
 * Familiarity with configuration management tools such as PLM databases.
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 * Detailed oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Good interpersonal skills to communicate clearly

Education

 * Requires a minimum of a associate degree in engineering or related field, a bachelor's degree is preferred.
 * Equivalent work experience in Configuration Management, or a related field may be considered.

Experience

3 to 5 years of experience in Configuration Management or related discipline is required.

## Description

The Configuration Analyst assists configuration analysts in managing and controlling configuration items (CI's), ensuring the integrity and traceability of product configurations throughout the lifecycle of a project. This role is an entry level position in configuration management., * Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of CM processes and procedures in alignment with industry standards and company requirements.

 * Participate in both configuration control board (CCB) and Design Review Board (DRB) meetings and provide configuration management input as needed.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and program management, to ensure CM processes support and align with program requirements.
 * Assist in generation and distribution of CM reports and metrics providing visibility into the configuration status of changes objects.
 * Support Senior CM team member with the preparation and execution of configuration audits and reviews.
 * Assist in the resolution of configuration related issues and discrepancies.
 * Assist with the release process to ensure accuracy and completeness of change objects.
 * Assist with preparation of monthly deliveries of revised work products.
 * Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommended solutions.