Do you actively seek out problems to solve?

Do you enjoy finding connections between things?

Do you have a knack for knowing how to partner with people?

The Configuration Management Department is looking for an individual to participate on a fast paced program team working closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer to provide guidance, support, and solutions to routine configuration management issues when they arise.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, proven teaming and critical thinking abilities, computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and a solid competency in project planning.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Configuration Management department is part of the Whole Life Systems Engineering (WLSE) directorate which is responsible for ensuring our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and under configuration control throughout the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. WLSE is comprised of multiple disciplines that support the program offices and customers including reliability, system safety, mission support, lifecycle engineering, configuration management, and data management. WLSE also provides program office and engineering support in the areas of earned value, integrated design check, product verification, and is engaged in operational aspects such as field and technical support, repairs and spares management, and program management support.

Configuration Management provides support to correctly process and release engineering changes in order to meet contractual requirements and is the foundation that is necessary to ensure that all RMS products are stable and reliable for the warfighter. A Configuration Analyst needs to be able to think critically in order to eliminate problems as well as communicate effectively across multiple program functions.

The WLSE Configuration Management department at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona is seeking an individual to fill a Configuration Analyst II position in Tucson, Arizona. The Configuration Analyst will work with the program Integrated Product Teams, Office of the Chief Engineer, and other functional stakeholders in the processing, review, and approval of engineering technical documentation. As part of this activity, the Configuration Analyst will work closely with Configuration Management supervision to utilize a systems thinking approach to perform analysis on the documentation to provide consistency, traceability, and maintain an accurate account of the product during its lifecycle. The Configuration Analyst is responsible for managing the engineering change control process to ensure Raytheon and configuration management policies and standards are met.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP STATUS IS REQUIRED AS THIS POSITION WILL NEED A U.S. SECURITY CLEARANCE WITHIN 1 YEAR OF START DATE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the coordination and administration of assigned configuration management activities relative to identification, control, verification and accounting for systems and equipment in accordance with contractual requirements
• Maintain an information management system to ensure compliance with operational directives on an assigned program
• Perform analysis on engineering data items to ensure a robust, producible, and fully supportable product
• Review proposed engineering data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations
• Assist in the implementation of customer requirements and review of change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies

CLEARANCE:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience working with a team to achieve a common goal
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with sending professional emails
• Willingness to take direction from management
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Self-starter with above average communication skills
• Project management skills
• Working knowledge of government contracts, specifications and regulations
• MS Project experience
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities

REQUIRED EDUCATION (INCLUDING MAJOR):

• Master's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related discipline from an accredited institution. Must have graduated within the last 18 months.

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired

Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1922, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, capabilities in C5I (command, control, communications, computing, cyber and intelligence), sensing, effects and mission support services.