Configuration Manager (Skill Level 3)

About the role

The Configuration Manager will support configuration management activities for developmental and operational systems. The role involves working with development and operational teams to create, maintain, and manage configuration baselines across various environments. Key responsibilities include implementing and enforcing configuration management policies and procedures, utilizing automated CM tools, and performing change control and configuration audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing, and independently implement, hardware and software version control processes, policies, and procedures, ensuring they are followed on hardware and software development projects.
• Utilize, manage, maintain, and develop configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS, Eclipse) to store, track, and manage configuration items across developmental and operational environments.
• Understand and apply configuration management concepts, and assist in documenting hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures.
• Develop hardware and software version control processes, policies, and procedures, manage and maintain the configuration management environment, and work independently to support full lifecycle configuration management activities.
• Serve as an advisor to, or non-voting member of, the Government Change Control Board (CCB) while managing configuration management activities that support controlled change and system integrity.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of experience as a Configuration Manager on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (six (6) years with a Master’s degree).
• One (1) year of experience using a source code control system for a developmental program of similar scope and complexity if assigned to a developmental program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university, OR twelve (12) years of Configuration Management experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to assist in implementing, and independently implement, hardware and software version control processes, policies, and procedures, and ensure they are followed on hardware and software development projects.
• Must possess the ability to assist in, utilize, manage, maintain, and develop configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS, Eclipse) to store, track, and manage configuration items across developmental and operational environments.
• Must be capable of understanding and applying configuration management concepts, and assisting in documenting hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures.
• Must have the ability to understand basic concepts and assist in maintaining, managing, and developing the configuration management environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing, and integration.
• Must possess the ability to assist in defining, and independently define and implement, hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures, including creating product build scripts and procedures and integrating those scripts with the hardware and software build process.
• Must be capable of developing hardware and software version control processes, policies, and procedures, manage and maintain the configuration management environment, and work independently to support full lifecycle configuration management activities.
• Must be capable of serving as an advisor to, or non-voting member of, the Government Change Control Board (CCB) while managing configuration management activities that support controlled change and system integrity.
• Must have eight (8) years of experience as a Configuration Manager on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (six (6) years with a Master’s degree), and if assigned to a developmental program, must also have one (1) year of experience using a source code control system for a developmental program of similar scope and complexity.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university, OR twelve (12) years of Configuration Management experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Skills

• Experience with configuration management tools and processes.
• Ability to manage and maintain configuration management environments.
• Knowledge of hardware and software version control processes.
• Experience with source code control systems.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

At Kaizen Approach, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 4 weeks of PTO
• 11 holidays
• Gifted 401k
• Profit sharing
• Paid training

We also provide:

• Competitive compensation
• A robust benefits package that supports you and your family
• Well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.