Senior Configuration Manager

About the role

Astrion is seeking a Senior Configuration Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center–Ground Based Air Defense Sensor Division (AFLCMC/ESG) at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding, and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

Pay

$105,000 – $115,000 annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, salaried position.

Clearance

Active Secret security clearance required; must be able to maintain clearance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, with 5 years in a DoD environment.
• Configuration Management (CM) experience within the DoD environment.
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
• Experience performing technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
• Experience producing release notes and CM reports.
• Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Configuration Control Board (CCB), and change control documentation.
• Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
• Experience developing briefings for management.
• Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database (e.g., Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, SharePoint).
• Configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Configuration Control Board (CCB) support and change management.
• Physical and Functional Configuration Audit (PCA/FCA) support.
• CM repository and baseline management.
• Software release management and version control.
• IT system configuration auditing.
• Documentation and data deliverable management.
• Microsoft Access and SharePoint administration/support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within integrated product teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Configuration Management (CM) activities for all program artifacts, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Implement and manage CM plans to ensure compliance and integrity of design baselines.
• Convene and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), document approved changes, and track Change Requests.
• Support engineering assessments and maintain documentation required for audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
• Track and manage data deliverables, discrepancies, and problem reports.
• Collaborate with program management, systems engineers, and quality managers within an integrated product team environment.
• Provide guidance on CM plans for software, hardware, and IT systems.
• Maintain CM libraries and repositories, including software licensing, packaging, and delivery.
• Audit IT system configurations and manage baselines, updates, and releases.
• Prepare for and support major reviews, audits, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Document findings, action items, and resolutions from assessments and reviews.