BISCS Configuration Manager

Overview

FTI delivers mission-focused solutions to the Department of Defense/Depratment of War (DoD/DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) through advanced engineering, digital transformation, and program execution expertise. We help our customers solve complex challenges and achieve mission success by integrating people, process, and technology.

We are seeking a Configuration Manager who will lead and orchestrate end-to-end program support for PMS 443's Bridge Integration - Ship Control Systems (BISCS) Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive monthly stakeholder synchronization meeting aimed at driving down backlog of CDM tasks.
• Support the review of the program Ships Change Documents (SCDs).
• Coordinate with key stakeholders for timely document submission and approval.
• Develop and brief PMO leadership on key decision points.
• Ensure alignment of internal and external Configuration Management stakeholders towards common goals.
• Manage and facilitate processes and outcomes in support of Configuration Management including but not limited to:
• LAR review and comment
• ECP evaluation and analysis and transition of new ship systems to in-service
• Ensure PMS 443, BISCS leadership is prepared for and briefed (as needed) concerning all Configuration Review and Configuration Control Board meetings.
• Maintain and mature existing Configuration Management Plan for BISCS systems.
• Emphasis on end-of-life support and BISCS system transition are essential to Configuration Management and sustainment success.
• Develop and manage enterprise stakeholder relationships in support of Configuration Management.
• Create strategies and implement solutions to Configuration Management challenges and obstacles.
• Stand-up, facilitate and guide monthly BISCS Configuration Management Working Group with a focus on process improvement and optimization.
• Prepare Ad Hoc reports as required by the client.
• Perform administrative tasks in support of acquisition efforts.
• Advise on PPBE issues related to BISCS.
• Organize and maintain Program tracking files/tools on program status, actions items and issues.
• Attend meetings and program reviews, provide presentations, written materials, and/or electronic communications.
• Provide timely and efficient responses for all urgent taskings.

Education/Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret DoD Security Clearance (at minimum).
• Bachelor''s Degree in business, finance, engineering or other technical discipline. Higher years of experience (7-15+) may be substituted for specific degrees
• 10-15+ years of experience with NAVSEA Program Office, Navy shipbuilding and/or defense systems, including first-hand experience with the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.
• Strong customer, interpersonal and organizational communication skills (written and verbal).
• Hybrid - work at home with regular meetings at NAVSEA, Washington Navy Yard.
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.
• Recent experience in Team Ships would be ideal.

Technical Proficiency:

• Experience managing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Expert knowledge of SAE EIA-649C principles and NAVSEA-specific CM policies.
• Tools: Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); SharePoint; CDM-OA, CMPro/PLM; NDE applications; Teamcenter (TcE)
• Familiarity with PMS 443, BISCS portfolio (Acquisition, Modernization & Sustainment for Ship Control Systems; Bridge Design Integration; Bridge Lighting Systems; Bridge-to-Bridge (B2B) Radio; Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)).

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