Configuration Management Analyst III

The Configuration Management (CM) Analyst III is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining configuration management and data management processes that ensure the integrity, traceability, and control of program data, technical baselines, software, hardware, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports multiple programs and serves as a key contributor to Digital Engineering (DE) initiatives by applying configuration and data management principles consistent with industry and government standards, including guidance outlined in MIL-HDBK-61 and MIL-HDBK-539 where applicable.

The Configuration Management Analyst III evaluates and coordinates proposed changes to processes, systems, designs, and technical baselines, assessing impacts across engineering, production, procurement, quality, and operational functions. The position is responsible for developing CM plans, managing configuration baselines, facilitating change control activities, and ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of program data across internal organizations and subcontractors.

This role leads configuration management activities, chairs configuration management meetings and boards, supports internal and external audits, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements. The Configuration Management Analyst III works independently with minimal supervision, resolves complex issues, and provides guidance on configuration and data management best practices across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management and Data Management plans, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Apply Configuration Management principles and Digital Engineering practices utilizing guidance from MIL-HDBK-61, MIL-HDBK-539, and other applicable organizational and contractual requirements.
• Evaluate proposed engineering, software, hardware, documentation, and process changes to determine impacts on technical, operational, manufacturing, and program baselines.
• Review, process, and coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Deviations, Waivers, and other controlled change documentation.
• Establish, maintain, and control product, system, software, and documentation baselines throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead Configuration Management meetings, Change Control Boards (CCBs), and related governance activities to ensure timely review and disposition of change requests.
• Perform configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration verification activities.
• Generate and maintain configuration status accounting reports, metrics, and records to support program management and decision making.
• Administer and maintain configuration libraries, repositories, release records, source code controls, and technical documentation systems.
• Manage program data and configuration records across internal organizations and subcontractors, ensuring consistency, accuracy, accessibility, and traceability.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and subcontractor teams to maintain configuration integrity.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and programs while ensuring adherence to established schedules, requirements, and configuration management standards.
• Support internal audits, process assessments, and compliance reviews, including corrective action activities resulting from audit findings.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required to support customer reviews, audits, program milestones, and contractual deliverables.
• Monitor and validate implementation of approved production and operational changes to minimize risk, prevent outages, and reduce downtime.
• Maintain version control and traceability of software, hardware, documentation, and associated configuration items.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to configuration and data management practices, tools, and governance processes.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to project teams regarding configuration management and data management requirements and best practices.
• Independently resolve complex configuration and data management issues while escalating only the most critical matters requiring higher-level review.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience in Configuration Management, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance required.
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-26627
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.