Principal Requirements Analyst

3 Months ago • 10 Years +

Data Analysis

Job Description

Cubic Transportation Systems seeks a Principal Requirements Analyst to extract and interpret technical and commercial requirements from complex contracts. The role involves collaborating with contract managers, legal counsel, engineers, and the PMO to validate and structure requirements effectively. Utilizing IBM DOORS, the analyst will capture, organize, and trace requirements throughout the lifecycle, linking them to deliverables such as design documents, specifications, test plans, and manuals. Responsibilities include managing requirement changes, enabling cross-functional collaboration via DOORS Web Access, and tracking deliverable completion to support client acceptance and project close-out with accurate traceability matrices and compliance documentation.

Good To Have:

Familiarity with DOORS Web Access and collaborative tools.
Experience with integration of Rational and third-party lifecycle tools.
Knowledge of Requirements Interchange Format (RIF) and supplier collaboration.
Experience working within structured project frameworks (e.g., V-model).

Must Have:

Extract and interpret technical and commercial requirements from complex contracts.
Collaborate with contract managers, legal, engineers, and PMO.
Use IBM DOORS to capture, organize, and trace requirements.
Link contract requirements to specific deliverables.
Manage requirement changes through configurable workflows.
Track deliverable completion and gather evidence for closure.
Provide accurate traceability matrices and compliance documentation.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in requirements management or project delivery.
Advanced user of IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS.
Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.

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Business Unit:

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Extract and interpret technical and commercial requirements from complex contracts involving clients, partners, and subcontractors.
Collaborate closely with contract managers, legal counsel, engineers, and the PMO to validate and structure requirements effectively.
Use IBM DOORS to capture, organize, and trace requirements throughout the lifecycle—from definition through to validation and sign-off.
Identify and link contract requirements to specific deliverables, such as:
- Design and build documents
- Equipment specifications
- Test plans and procedures
- Operations and Maintenance manuals
- Project schedules and implementation plans
- Acceptance certificates and supporting documentation
Utilize the full suite of DOORS tools to:
- Manage requirement changes through configurable workflows
- Link requirements to test plans, design elements, and documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
- Enable cross-functional collaboration via DOORS Web Access (DWA)
- Integrate with change and quality management tools
Track the completion of all deliverable's, ensuring evidence is gathered to support requirement closure and final client acceptance.
Provide accurate traceability matrices, compliance documentation, and audit-ready reports to support project close-out.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in a requirements management or project delivery role, preferably in complex, contract-driven environments.
Advanced user of IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS, with deep familiarity in:
Requirement linking, version control, and change management
DOORS Web Access and collaborative tools
Integration with Rational and third-party lifecycle tools
Requirements Interchange Format (RIF) and supplier collaboration
Demonstrated ability to trace requirements across full project lifecycle including design, testing, implementation, and client acceptance.
Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
Experience working within structured project frameworks (e.g., V-model, systems engineering lifecycles).