Configuration Management Analyst

Position Title: Configuration Management Analyst Department: Configuration Management Employment Type: Full-time Location: Luling, Texas / Remote Report To: Configuration Manager Position Summary X-Bow Systems is seeking a detail-oriented Configuration Management Analyst to support the accuracy, control, and traceability of product, supplier, procurement, engineering, and program information throughout the complete product lifecycle. This role is responsible for maintaining configuration data, coordinating change-control activities, managing engineering and program documentation, supporting procurement processes, and ensuring that approved information is accurately reflected across business systems. The analyst will collaborate closely with Configuration Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Program Management teams to maintain data integrity and support organizational objectives. Key Responsibilities • Maintain configuration management activities throughout the complete product lifecycle, including development, production, sustainment, modification, and retirement • Maintain part numbers, product records, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, revisions, and related configuration documentation • Support the creation, review, approval, release, and retirement of configuration records Maintain product baselines and ensure that approved configurations are properly documented and traceable • Coordinate change requests, change orders, deviations, waivers, and other configuration-related actions • Track change status, approvals, implementation dates, affected products, and related documentation • Research and resolve configuration and data-quality issues with appropriate stakeholders • Identify and help resolve missing, outdated, duplicate, or incorrectly released engineering and program documents • Resolve discrepancies involving part numbers, revisions, and descriptions • Maintain configuration status reports, dashboards, metrics, and action-item trackers • Participate in change-control meetings, configuration control boards, program reviews, data-cleanup activities, and process-improvement initiatives • Develop work instructions, process documentation, templates, and user guidance • Provide training and user support for configuration, document-management, PLM, ERP, and procurement systems • Maintain confidentiality of company, supplier, customer, and program information • Support audit performance and closure of documentation or configuration findings Desired Skills and Qualifications • Experience: 2–4 years in configuration management, document control, data management, procurement operations, supply chain, program support, or related analytical function • Records Management: Demonstrated experience maintaining structured records, databases, spreadsheets, document repositories, or business-system data • Process Knowledge: Familiarity with change-control, version-control, document-control, baseline-management, or approval processes • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and traceability • Organizational Skills: Ability to organize, prioritize, and track multiple activities and deadlines • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills • Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field • Experience supporting product lifecycle management (PLM) or configuration management activities • Experience controlling engineering documents, program documents, or customer deliverables • Experience with PLM, ERP, document-management, procurement, or supplier-management systems • Experience maintaining bills of materials, part catalogs, supplier records, product data, or controlled documentation • Hands-on experience with systems such as Costpoint, Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena, Agile, SharePoint, or similar platforms • Experience preparing reports, dashboards, document-status reports, or data-quality analyses • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or other quality-management standards Key Competencies Technical Competencies: Configuration and document control • Product lifecycle support • Engineering and program records management • Data accuracy and validation • Baseline and change tracking • Procurement and supplier coordination • Document review and status tracking • Records and database management • Microsoft Excel and advanced reporting • Audit support and compliance Professional Competencies: Analytical problem-solving • Process improvement and optimization • Organization and prioritization • Cross-functional communication and collaboration • Meticulous attention to detail • Confidential information management Working Conditions • Work Environment: Primarily remote or office-based in Luling, Texas • Remote Work Requirements: Employees working remotely must maintain a suitable workspace and reliable internet connection • Travel: Occasional travel may be required for program reviews, training, or operational support • Confidentiality: The role involves handling confidential business, supplier, customer, program, and product information Equal Opportunity Statement X-Bow Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We are dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our mission.