Junior Configuration Management Specialist

The Team and the Role

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice. 

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Jr. Configuration Management Specialist supports hardware production, configuration control, logistics coordination, data reconciliation, reporting, and process improvement activities. This position supports Government standardized quality assurance processes and coordination across hardware, production, and logistics teams for the Digital Engineering (D) Department, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Port Hueneme Division (PHD) on the NSWC PHD CESS contract. This position is located in Port Hueneme, CA.

What You'll Do

• Be familiar with and execute projects to strengthen process Improvement and Engineering Compliance.
• Document work in accordance with Government standardized Quality Assurance (QA) processes.
• Identify, document, and report potential production and process improvements to the D35 Branch Manager.
• Review engineering change data to ensure compliance with configuration management procedures, identify unauthorized deviations, and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Perform configuration management of hardware inventory, documentation, product releases, and software.
• Maintain the “As-Shipped” configuration by tracking part numbers, serial numbers, and unique identifiers for TTWCS and TMPC hardware.
• Generate and track shipping and requisition documents, including DD Form 1149.
• Assist with procurement and material tracking, including IDIQ, SAP, P-card, and MILSTRIP actions.
• Schedule tool calibrations and digitize/index physical documentation.
• Use intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, along with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, to perform data reconciliation and compile status reports.
• Coordinate across hardware, production, and logistics teams.
• Maintain technical binders and applicable trackers.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement process improvements.
• Participate in recurring status meetings, lead and coordinate process improvements, and perform other assigned duties in support of mission requirements.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• HS Diploma required.
• At least one (1) year of professional or internship experience supporting inventory control, documentation tracking, logistics coordination, material tracking, data reconciliation, or status reporting activities.
• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Travel Required ~10% travel required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain accurate trackers, technical binders, shipping/requisition documentation, configuration data, and status reports.
• Ability to coordinate across hardware, production, logistics, and management stakeholders.
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOM), configuration management procedures, hardware inventory records, or “As-Shipped” configuration tracking.
• Experience generating or tracking DD Form 1149, procurement/material tracking actions, IDIQ, SAP, P-card, or MILSTRIP documentation.
• Experience with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data reconciliation, and status reporting.
• Experience supporting process improvement activities in a hardware, production, logistics, or Government support environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain seated in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must also be able to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking.

INDUS aims to provide a competitive compensation package, including a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is $21.14 - $24.16 per hour. This position is eligible to participate in our corporate 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) programs, and may be eligible for performance bonuses, and other rewards and benefits (see more about our compensation package and benefits offered at Culture @ INDUS | INDUS Technology). The pay range for this role considers job-related knowledge, skills, work location, education and training, and certifications. To drive fair pay practices for employees, INDUS conducts regular comparisons across our employee groups and the industry.

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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