Manager Configuration Management

Date Posted: 2026-08-03 | Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite) | U.S. citizenship required for active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance on day 1.

About the Role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 employees unite to solve complex global challenges. The Configuration Management and Data Management (CMDM) organization ensures products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The Effectors Configuration Management department seeks a Manager Configuration Analyst to lead strategic CM initiatives in Tucson, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic configuration management (CM) initiatives, including identification, control, verification, and status accounting, aligning with organizational goals and contractual requirements.
• Develop and implement enterprise-level CM strategies, frameworks, and best practices across programs and business units.
• Oversee engineering document and process changes, ensuring alignment with program objectives and enterprise initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, quality, manufacturing, and data control teams to coordinate engineering changes.
• Conduct configuration audits, resolve high-priority data discrepancies, and ensure compliance with CM plans and contractual obligations.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor product baselines, ensuring data integrity across enterprise systems and tools.
• Assess and mitigate CM-related risks, providing expert guidance to leadership on program readiness and compliance.
• Mentor CM professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of excellence through knowledge-sharing and skill development.
• Support enterprise-level CM initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience (Configuration Management experience preferred).
• 12+ years of professional experience (with Configuration Management experience preferred) in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with databases (SAP, ERP, PDM, CABS, PRISM, or related systems).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Active and existing DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of configuration management principles, policies, and tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with engineering disciplines and ensure data integrity.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical engineering data issues related to configuration management.
• Experience reviewing data, documentation, or records for compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program for educational assistance.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based).
• Relocation assistance eligible.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD, dependent on experience, location, and other factors.