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Location Huntsville, AL Virtual Office/Telecommute? (Things you should know about Virtual Office) Virtual Work Not Available Shift First Business Unit Integrated Defense Sys Division Networks & Space Systems Program Missile Defense Systems Occupation Title Engr Product Lifecycle Mgmt Skills Management Title Configuration Management Job Classification 6D2FN2 Job Type Non-Management Experience Level Entry Level (up to 5 years of experience) Exemption Status Nonexempt Union No Security Clearance Required? (Security Clearance definitions) Ability to Obtain Interim Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required Work Eligibility Required? Yes US Person Status Required? Yes Export Control Required? Yes Relocation Money Available? No Date Posted 08/08/2008 Closing Date (Things you should know about closing dates) 09/08/2008 Position Description Assists with activities to identify and document product requirements relevant to certification, configuration, data and data management and engineering processes on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program. Assists with plans and processes to ensure products meet technical, data, regulatory and company requirements and to maintain configuration control. Supports the monitoring of adherence to regulatory, data configuration and contractual requirements; assists with audits and reviews to ensure products meet requirements. Supports certification plans, integrated process architecture infrastructures, process models, product structure definitions and/or data requirements/data management processes. Works under general supervision. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Adaptability Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. [ + ] Communication Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. [ + ] Customer Focus Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems. [ + ] Managing Work Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Generally ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Usually takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical [ + ] Configuration/Data Mgmt General knowledge of drawing/data systems (e.g., ""used on"" drawings, part relationships, product data management) and configuration management principles and processes (e.g., part number control, revision level, naming conventions, product identification numbering systems). Education and/or Experience AA degree in related discipline and typically 1 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Travel May Be Required. Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite. Prefer 4 Year Degree in Business or English for this position.