Configuration Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Configuration Management strategy across multiple programs and locations to ensure standardization, compliance, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain configuration baselines (Functional, Allocated, and Product) and control changes to hardware, software, firmware, and documentation in accordance with program requirements and government regulations.
• Cook up and lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) ensuring timely disposition of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Change Notices (CNs), waivers, and deviations.
• Maintain detailed CM records and generate Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) reports to document and communicate the state of configurations and changes across internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and execute Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) in collaboration with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams as necessary.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment and compliance with configuration practices.
• Ensure configuration compliance with all contract deliverables, data rights, and U.S. Government (DoD, DCMA, etc.) mandates.
• Lead CM tool implementation and process automation for configuration tracking, workflow control, and integration with PLM/ALM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, DOORS, JIRA, Git, SVN).
• Support subcontractor configuration management efforts, including the review and approval of supplier documentation and change proposals.
• Train and mentor CM team members and engineering staff on CM best practices, processes, and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Configuration Management in a DoD, defense, aerospace, or similar highly regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of DoD standards and CM frameworks, including MIL-STD-973, MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649, and ISO 10007.
• Demonstrated experience leading CM efforts for complex hardware/software systems across the full acquisition lifecycle.
• Expertise in CM software tools, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter), and version control systems (e.g., Git, ClearCase).
• Proven ability to conduct FCAs/PCAs and work closely with government customers and auditors.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
• CMII (Certified Configuration Management Professional) or equivalent industry certification.
• Understanding of cybersecurity compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC).
• Experience managing CM in multi-site or multinational development environments.