Software Configuration Analyst 4 (AHT)

Description

The company's Space Sector is hiring a Software Configuration Analyst 4 for its team in Aurora, CO.

You will set up, maintain and control several software baselines, run builds and releases, and make sure every change is recorded and governed. The work gives development and integration teams builds they can rely on and releases documented against program and internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, run and monitor builds across development, integration, test and release environments.
• Create and manage multiple baselines, such as development, integration, test and production branches.
• Set up and maintain CM processes and tools, for example Git or Subversion with branching and merging rules, so baselines can be traced and rebuilt.
• Write up software changes with their reasons and impact, and link each one to its requirements, tickets and baselines.
• Control CM documents such as build instructions, release notes, configuration item lists and CM plans, covering versions, approvals and distribution.
• Route, approve and store documents tied to builds and baselines, including release notes, build manifests and interface control documents, in the correct repositories.
• Lead or support change control, preparing for Change Control Board or Engineering Change Review meetings, presenting proposed changes and recording decisions.
• Confirm that every change and release meets program CM plans, standards and any organizational or customer requirements.
• Work closely with development, systems engineering, test and integration teams so builds and releases arrive smoothly.
• Track CM metrics such as build success rate, change backlog and baseline health, and propose process improvements.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, 6 years with a master's, or 4 years with a PhD. An extra 4 years of relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• An active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance when you apply.
• Hands-on work with software builds, such as build scripts, CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI or Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of managing several software baselines, including branching, tagging and merging in Git or another SCM tool.
• A proven ability to document software changes clearly, with impact analysis and traceability to requirements or tickets.
• Familiarity with document control, including versioning, approvals and distribution, in tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, SharePoint or Confluence.
• Experience releasing documents for software deliveries, such as release notes, build reports and configuration item lists.
• Experience running change control, supporting or leading CCBs, managing change requests and recording decisions.
• Careful attention to detail and discipline in following established CM processes.
• Clear communication and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred: experience in a regulated or mission-critical setting such as aerospace, defense, medical or automotive.
• Preferred: familiarity with configuration audits and compliance reporting.
• Preferred: experience defining or improving CM processes, standards and templates.
• Preferred: knowledge of Agile, incremental and waterfall lifecycle models and how CM supports each.

Conditions

The role is based in Aurora, CO.

Travel is part of the role, about 10% of the time.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required before your start date.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The base salary range is $103,600.00 to $155,400.00. This is a general guideline, and actual offers depend on scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime pay, a shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base salary.
• The annual bonus rewards individual contributions and lets you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health coverage, life and disability cover, a savings plan, holidays the company pays for, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.