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Configuration Analyst 1 with Security Clearance

PDS Defense Inc.San Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$80 - $85/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
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Job Description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Configuration Analyst 1, in San Diego, CA. Job ID#226820

Pay Rate: $80 - $85/hr Job Description: Reporting to the Configuration Management manager, the Configuration Analyst will plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.

  • Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • Anlyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.
  • Cordinate modification records for management control.
  • Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor.
  • Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities
  • Establish and maintain program documents and baselines through the lifecycle of the program
  • Perform document revision audits to verify compliance with contract requirements and/or internal engineering baselines
  • Perform regular documents configuration audits on established baselines
  • Data entry of part numbers or documents into MRP system (CostPoint)
  • Verify accuracy and completeness of external and internal drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with company CM standards before release into the appropriate program via CM Databases or PLM system (Teamcenter)
  • Create documentation in support of internal customers
  • Route internal documentation for review/approval (SharPoint/Sightline)
  • Maintain procedures for storage, retention and destruction of company records
  • Issue, track and distribute engineering documentation to the shop floors
  • Other functions as assigned

Basic Qualifications Level 1

  • 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 1 year of relevant experience with a Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Demonstrated experience of applying Configuration Management principals.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes
  • Experience working in a (Product Life-Cycle Management System) PLM.
  • U.S. Citizenship is a bona fide requirement for employment

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years experience in Configuration Management
  • Demonstrated knowledge of PLM systems such as Teamcenter Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems such as Costpoint or SAP
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Configuration Management principles
  • Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills - presentation, oral, written, and listening.
  • Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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