Senior Configuration Analyst

Job Details

Location: Remote (U.S. based remote; candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered)

Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)

Employment Type: Full Time

Minimum Experience: Experienced

Security Clearance: Public Trust (MBI)

Salary Range: $74,325 - $82,500

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support VA applications and spearhead the migration to the cloud
• Develop and maintain software configuration management (CM) tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed software and externally purchased commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) software products
• Perform CM and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product opening parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable
• Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database, or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support software product development and use
• Develop software configuration standards for company‑wide use
• Train software developers in the use of CM tools and the implementation of software quality standards
• Provide technical guidance and solutions to complex problems
• Operate autonomously and make sound decisions
• Ensure compliant, repeatable build and deployment processes across projects
• Collaborate frequently with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and train junior analysts/engineers in CM best practices

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software builds and releases across multiple environments
• Experience working within large, regulated enterprises or federal environments
• Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering
• Broad knowledge of development, Quality Assurance (QA), systems engineering, and DevOps
• Experience with CM practices (identification, baselining, change control, status accounting)
• Experience with source control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps Repos, Subversion) and branching/merging strategies
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions) and artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory)
• Experience with scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, and Python)
• Experience managing COTS software, vendor patches, and version control
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and environment management (Ansible and Terraform)
• Knowledge of software quality standards, governance frameworks, and training developers on CM tools and quality practices
• Proficiency with work management tools (JIRA, Azure Boards, Trello) and documentation tools (Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart)
• Understanding of database concepts, dependency management, and build reproducibility
• Strong analytical skills for investigating build failures, dependency conflicts, and deployment issues
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders
• Effective collaboration and mentoring
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in fast‑paced environments and meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 10+ years’ relevant experience; eight (8) or more years of relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Professional certifications not required; ITIL Foundation, CMII, or equivalent CM certifications are a plus

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Candidates must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government‑granted security clearance. Background investigation may include criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Additional Information

• This is a 100% U.S. based remote position; candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered
• W‑2 employment
• All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with camera on; no exceptions
• Applicants will be requested to provide a LinkedIn profile link as part of the screening process
• Recruiters or third parties will not be considered