**Description** SAIC seeks a highly experienced and energetic Configuration Analyst to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of this program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future. In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer; the Configuration Analyst is responsible for product design changes and the effects of the overall system. Assist in documenting and tracking all aspects of system development and modifications. Ensures configuration identification by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations. This position is in Vandenberg, CA. Job Duties: + Prepares deviations and waivers for government approval when specifications cannot be met. + Reviews all issued document change requests, document change notices and associated drawings for accuracy, completeness and proper signatures. + Structures and maintains databases. Submits engineering changes to customers for review and approval; maintains records and submit reports regarding status. + Prepares configuration verification audit record sheets for all programs. + Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives. + Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. + Establishes and recommends changes to policies, which affect subordinate organization(s). + Develops technical solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. **Qualifications** **Required Education:** + Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. **Required Experience:** + Bachelor’s Degree and five plus (5+) years; Master’s Degree and three plus (3+) years; PhD and zero plus (0+) years related experience in configuration management specifically for missile warning or other national security space mission systems.  + Experience identifying, organizing, and coordinating software and hardware configuration changes for version management, system build, backup and recovery, archiving, and change management.  + Oversee the establishment of baseline configurations for applications, software, and hardware assets. + Must possess an active Secret Clearance. **Desired** **Experience:** + Managing configurations of geographically dispersed large-scale 24/7 operational systems.    + Experience Modernizing systems in a DoD environment. + Education, Training and Certifications. **Clearance:** + Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2410262 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability