Flight Configuration Management Analyst

• Develop, maintain, and implement CM plans and processes compliant with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR 7120.5, NPR 7123.1, NPR 7150.2), KSC policies, and contract-specific CM requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and control configuration baselines for spacecraft ground systems, GSE, facility systems, software systems, and mission/program documentation.
• Coordinate engineering change control through formal channels such as Change Requests (CRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Technical Change Notices (TCNs).
• Perform configuration status accounting using KSC-approved systems and tools to identify, track, correlate, and status the change requirement, change authorization, engineering, work execution documents, and related non-conformances through change completion.
• Support Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) for KSC programs, including verification of as-built/as-certified hardware, software, and documentation.
• Analyzes product design changes identified in drawings, SW and HW specifications, SW version descriptions and installation instructions, test plans and procedures, technical orders, etc.
• Ensure compliance with NASA data management requirements including proper identification, control, storage, distribution, and retirement of technical records.
• Maintain version control and traceability for controlled documents, drawings, models, requirements, and software artifacts.
• Interface with NASA civil servants, contractors, engineering disciplines, safety/quality organizations, and mission operations teams to ensure alignment with CM policies and mission needs.
• Prepare and present CM metrics, reports, and compliance summaries to Program/Project leadership, PP&C, and Directorate authorities.
• Provide training and guidance on CM processes and tool usage to engineering and project personnel.

• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience supporting KSC programs (e.g., Exploration Ground Systems, Launch Services Program, Artemis, or KSC facilities engineering).
• Familiarity with NASA human-rated system CM practices.
• CM certification (NDIA, CMII, CMPIC) strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing CM deliverables under NASA contracts.
• Experience with audits, flight hardware documentation, ground systems documentation, and mission assurance processes.

Education & Relevant Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) preferred
• 4 years relevant experience preferred

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full-time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays