Configuration Management Analyst 3

ARES seeks a candidate to support the US Air Force's Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) Integrated Support Contract (LISC). LISC ensures mission success through responsive Operations, Maintenance and Sustainment of Space and Missile Systems. As part of this team, your work will directly support efforts to successfully launch rockets into space.

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

Essential Functions

• Develop sustainment artifacts within a Product Support environment in accordance with the framework of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition for electrical and mechanical systems
• Support the deployed Range Systems sustainment posture from project initiation through closure
• Utilize engineering drawings, data sheets, technical manuals, design presentations, and other technical data in various stages of development
• Work with internal and external customers to define and implement an integrated product support plan, i.e., maintenance, and sparing analysis, level of repair, and Technical Order implementation that maximizes operational capability and product lifecycle sustainability within the constraints of organizational standards and requirements
• Develop and present the Product Support plan in Technical Interchange Meetings to the Customer and provide overall support to Engineering and Project Management in the Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
• Provide support for Government and contract Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERD) records, and Source, Maintainability, and Recoverability (SMR) codes
• Coordinate and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Manage and provide work assignments and direction to Product Support personnel
• Train/mentor Product Support personnel in all phases of Engineering project development and required tools and skills to produce project deliverables
• Prepare Rough Order of Magnitude or Basis of Estimates in support of Product Support requirements
• Perform related duties as required in support of Product Support, e.g., create and/or sustain Technical Orders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Extensive working knowledge of materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware designs and parts
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition for electrical and mechanicals systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and familiarity with Adobe FrameMaker and Illustrator, or Desktop Publishing software
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment and perform work and resolve problems without supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, or related field or a combination of experience and education
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a product support or Configuration and Data Management (CMDM) environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Some extended standing and/or travel to local and remote sites
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

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

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.