Configuration/Change Manager

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

About the Role

HII Mission Technologies is looking for a Configuration/Change Manager to join our team in Springfield, VA. You will manage and improve the organization’s configuration and change management practices to ensure IT services are delivered reliably, consistently, and in compliance with established standards. In this role, you translate business and operational needs into structured change processes, maintain accurate configuration data, and help ensure changes are executed with minimal risk.

You will manage and mature the organization’s configuration and change management processes to ensure controlled, reliable, and compliant delivery of IT services and capabilities. In this role, you translate operational and business needs into structured change workflows, maintain accurate configuration data, and ensure that changes are implemented with minimal risk and maximum transparency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess change requests, facilitate Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
• Define and refine change and configuration management processes, ensure documentation and baselines remain current, and track the lifecycle of changes from initiation through closure.
• Support audits, maturity assessments, and process improvement efforts.
• Analyze trends, identify risks, validate configuration records, and ensure all changes align with organizational policies, operational requirements, and compliance standards.
• Lead design reviews, configuration audits, and product evaluation to establish/maintain identification, control, and accounting of the baseline for all IT systems/components.

Requirements

• 5+ years configuration and change management experience, including implementing and leading configuration control, to include the management of the various change control boards and panels (e.g., CAB, CRB).
• Experience with Configuration Management Database (CMDB) management and oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in authoring technical documents (e.g., board charters, plans, reports, training, templates, and design documents).
• TS/SCI clearance required with ability to obtain CI Poly.
• Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF for 641-Intermediate or be willing to obtain the appropriate credential within 6 months.

Qualifications

Configuration Level 2:

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; or
• 1 year relevant experience with Master’s in related field; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.

Configuration Level 3:

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; or
• 4 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with ServiceNow modules including CMDB, HAM, and SAM.
• Knowledge of waterfall and/or Agile (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) project management techniques.
• Understanding of DoD, IC, NIST, CNSS, and industry best practices.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $66,495.00 - $155,364.00.

Configuration Level 2 Salary: $95,000 - $105,000.

Configuration Level 3 Salary: $125,000 - $135,000.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.

About HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics-driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.