Configuration & Data Management Analyst II - New Glenn

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the development and implementation of configuration management systems for New Glenn spaceflight systems. We are seeking an experienced individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytics skills who can thrive in a fast paced environment. You will be primarily responsible for the team that implements and executes the configuration and data management systems used by the New Glenn business unit. You will ensure the implementation is consistent with company policies. In this hands-on position, you will work to increase the speed and efficiency of the program by supporting the timely delivery, quality, and transparency of data to support program activity and business systems. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute the New Glenn documentation and configuration management strategy.
• Lead and support in the establishment of a world-class Configuration Management structure and organization
• Ensure configuration and data management rules are enforced and meeting customer requirements
• Train users on the proper use of configuration management tools and systems.
• Establish new processes and implement effective change management as required, communicating cross-business as necessary.
• Establish product and process metrics that effectively measure and improve performance of documentation and configuration management processes as required.
• Ensure configuration management requirements are met and are compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
• Lead and/or support change control meetings to ensure risks and change impacts are well understood and documented
• Identify and implement system and process improvements as required to increase efficiency and quality

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of direct product configuration management experience (product structure, parts, drawings and requirements management experience highly desired).
• 3+ years of experience working in a highly regulated environment (security systems, medical device, aerospace, etc.).
• Deep experience with world-class toolsets for configuration management in complex products
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, customers and suppliers.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient with configuration management principles and practices
• Proficient with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• AA/AS or BA/BS in a related technical or liberal arts discipline
• Familiarity with export control (EAR/ITAR) regulatio