Configuration Associate

Overview:

We are currently hiring Configuration Associates/Assistants for long term contracts in Newport News, VA.

Description:

• Reviews engineering documentation, reports, specifications, and drawings to determine documentation and material requirements, ensure compliance with engineering specifications, and to ensure engineering orders reflect latest requirements.
• Analyzes proposed changes in product design to determine effect on documents such as drawings, test specifications, manuals, and ensures all documents have required approvals.
• Compiles release packages ensuring all documentation is present.
• Notifies appropriate departments of any new or updated data.
• Maintains audit trails.
• Researches and resolves inconsistencies with design, production, material, or program office.

Qualifications:

• Active Security Clearance.
• US Citizenship
• High school diploma
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Microsoft office experience.
• Effective communication is key and staying organized.

Preferred:

• Background in configuration management is preferred and the ability to multi-task.

Additional Information:

• 2 openings available.
• Long term contracts.
• Pay Rate: $20-$25/hr based on experience.
• Benefits.
• One step interview process.

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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