Configuration Analysis Supervisor jobs in Connecticut

Overview

Electric Boat Corporation is seeking an individual to serve as a Software Configuration Management Engineer in support of Navy programs in Groton and New London CT. 

Tactical Software Engineering is responsible for the application of innovative submarine computer software and technologies used on submarines for shipboard equipment operation and control. Our software support teams design, develop, integrate, and test EB proprietary products to support the United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Fleet.

The Software Configuration Management (SCM) Team directly supports the efforts of Tactical Software Engineering.  SCM’s role is to define, establish, and control the configuration of a system's software and technical documentation.  SCM also ensures that all proposed changes to the design, function and performance requirements are brought to the project’s Configuration Control Board members, who will either approve, reject or defer a proposed change.

Implementing a Software Configuration Management Process provides:

• Identification of software programs and trace-ability of change activity
• Controlled environment for developed software programs to ensure proposed changes are properly reviewed and tested before being released to production
• A vital communication link between various engineering groups and the overall user community regarding software status and availability
• Support to the Engineering Department in their efforts to control cost, quality and consistency of engineering products

A successful candidate will support the Project Manager in all aspects of Configuration Management to include: Configuration Management Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, Change Management, Software Build and Release Management, Configuration Status Accounting/Reporting, and Configuration Audits

Software Build and Release Management requires cursory knowledge with software and information technology systems. There will be onsite lab related work available as software builds and procedural development is part of this role. A successful candidate will need to be able to follow procedures and be comfortable working within the lab and, on rare occasions, onboard a ship to load software onto tactical hardware.

Position may require occasional travel and work in lab environments and submarines, as the organization supports US submarine-related sites.

This position offers flexibility for some WFH opportunities with onsite participation required weekly.

Qualifications

Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• 1-10 years of relevant experience
• Willingness and ability to execute written and verbal communications across CM team, stakeholders, and internal/external customers
• Ability & confidence to set up and host meetings
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance

Preferred:

• 1 year Project or task management experience
• Experience with Navy, DoD systems, or similar complexity Configuration Management
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer/Software Engineering and Information Technology
• US Navy, DoD contractor, or similar complexity experience.
• Experience with the Formal Configuration Management tools may include but not limited to DOORs, ClearCase, Janus, File Maker Pro
• Experience within military hardware, software, documentation, and drawings.
• Experience with ISO 9000, AS-9001, CMMI, and ESD programs is desirable.
• Execution and implementation of Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Skills

• Demonstrated experience taking initiative and working independently while collaboratively supporting a team
• Ability to manage time and priorities for tasking/support required initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products 
• Troubleshooting ability with the propensity to assess risk
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proactive in engaging technical experts when necessary.
• Must have the ability to independently pursue information required to make decisions
• Must be a quick learner and be able adapt to a variety of tasks.

Physical Qualifications

Environmental Attributes