Configuration Management, Senior Advisor

ResponsibilitiesJoin Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.At Peraton, you wont just support the mission youll define it.Peraton is seeking an experienced Configuration Management (CM) Engineer to lead the planning, implementation, and governance of configuration management across a large-scale federal program. InPeraton'srole as a systems integrator, this position is critical tomaintainingorder and traceability across a complex landscape of custom-developed, COTS, GOTS, and third-party vendor components each with its own development lifecycle, release cadence, and change velocity.Configuration management in an integration environment is far more than version control. It is the discipline that ensures every system baseline is known, every change is evaluated for cross-system impact, everydeliverableis auditable, and every release into the operational environment is verified against an authoritative configuration. You will serve as the CM authority across the integrated program, working at the intersection of systems engineering, software development, test, and operations to ensure that configuration integrity ismaintainedfrom design through deployment and sustainment.This role is based in Herndon, VA.Responsibilities:Develop andmaintainthe Configuration Management Plan (CMP), defining CM policies, processes, roles, and tools across the integrated program encompassing internal teams, subcontractors, and vendor deliverablesEstablish and enforce CM standards and procedures for configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration auditsin accordance withEIA-649, MIL-STD-973, and agency-specific CM requirementsDefine the configuration item (CI) hierarchy across the integrated system,identifyinghardware, software, firmware, documentation, and interface CIs atappropriate levelsof controlMaintain the program baseline structure functional,allocated, and product baselines ensuring traceability from requirements through design, implementation, test, and deploymentAdminister the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process, preparing change requests, coordinating cross-functional impact analyses, and documenting board decisionsLead cross-system impact analysis for proposed changes, evaluating ripple effects across multi-vendor integrated components, interfaces, data exchanges, and dependent systems adiscipline uniquely criticalin an integrator environmentManage engineering change proposals (ECPs), waivers, deviations, and specification change notices across the integrated programEnsure that all changes to baselined configurations are formally evaluated, approved, implemented, verified, and recorded before releaseMaintain configuration status accounting (CSA) records that provide a complete, current, and auditable history of all configuration items, baselines, changes, and release states across the enterprisePlan and conduct functional configuration audits (FCAs) and physical configuration audits (PCAs) to verify that delivered systems match their approved configuration documentationConduct CM audits of subcontractor and vendor deliverables to ensure compliance with program CM standards, contractual data requirements, and interface specificationsGenerate CM metrics and reports change activity, baseline health, audit findings, open action items for program leadership and government stakeholdersDefine and manage integration baseline management processes that control how multi-vendor components are assembled, versioned, and promoted through integration, test, and production environmentsCoordinate release management activities across development teams, integration labs, and operational environments, ensuring that release packages are complete, verified, and traceable to approved baselinesManage interface configuration control, ensuring that interface control documents (ICDs), data exchange specifications, and API contracts are baselined, versioned, and change-controlled across all system boundariesCollaborate withDevSecOpsand CI/CD pipeline teams to integrate CM controls branching strategies, artifact versioning, build traceability, and deployment gating into automated development and delivery workflowsAdminister andoptimizeCM tooling version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, GitLab), artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory), change management platforms (Jira, ServiceNow, IBM DOORS), and baseline management toolsEnsure CM tool interoperability across the integrated program, enabling consistent configuration tracking despite different tools and processes used by subcontractors and vendor teamsDrive CM process improvement initiatives,identifyinginefficiencies, automation opportunities, and best practices that enhance configuration integrity and reduce cycle timeTranslate CM requirements, audit findings, and baseline status into clear, actionable guidance for program leadership, government stakeholders, and engineering teamsMentor and guide systems engineers, software developers, and subcontractor CM staff in CM principles, processes, and tool usage#BNATC#LSI2QualificationsRequired QualificationsUS CItizenshipAbility to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance15+ years of experience in configuration management, systems engineering, or software engineering within large-scale programsBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or a related field (or 4additionalyears of relevant experience in lieu of degree)Demonstrated experience serving as a CM lead within a systems integrator environment, managing configuration across multi-vendor, multi-technology integrated solutions with complex baseline and interface dependenciesDeepexpertisein configuration management principles and standards EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, CMMI-CM, or equivalent applied to hardware, software, and system-level configurationsProven experience administering Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and leading cross-system change impact analysis in integrated environmentsStrong command of CM tooling ecosystems Git-based version control, artifact repositories, change management platforms, and requirements management tools (DOORS, Jira, ServiceNow)Hands-on experience integrating CM controls intoDevSecOpsand CI/CD pipelines, including branching strategies,buildtraceability, artifact versioning, and deployment gatingSolid understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes requirements management, design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment and how CM supports each phaseExperience conducting functional and physical configuration audits (FCA/PCA) across complex, multi-vendor systemsWorking knowledge of federal frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, RMF) as they relate to configuration management, change control, and security baseline maintenanceExperience supporting federal or DoD programs with complex integration and multi-contractor coordination challengesBackground in mission-critical or safety-critical systems where configuration integrity directlyimpactsoperational reliability and safetyProven ability to lead cross-functional coordination across systems engineering, software development, test, cybersecurity, and operations teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with configuration management foraviation, air traffic management, or national airspace systemsand familiarity with aviation-specific CM and safety assurance requirementsBackground in managing configurations forreal-time systems, embedded software, and hardware/software co-managed environmentsExperience withmodel-based systems engineering (MBSE)configuration management versioning and baseliningSysML/UAF models within MBSE tools (Cameo,SparxEA)Familiarity withcloud infrastructure configuration management infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), container image versioning, and cloud environment baseline controlExperience withdata configuration management schema versioning, data migration scripts, and reference data baseline controlKnowledge ofnetwork architecture(SD-WAN, secure transport) configuration control within integrated environmentsExperience withAIOps and observability platformsfor configuration drift detection and automated compliance monitoringRelevant certifications such asCMPIC CM Certification, ITIL 4 Managing Professional,orINCOSE CSEP/ESEPITIL certification and experience aligning CM processes with ITSM, incident management, and release management workflows#BNATCSPeraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-166050Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Public Trust