Sr. Configuration Management Specialist IV

About the role

We're seeking a Sr. Configuration Management Specialist IV to lead and govern configuration management across our product lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in configuration management standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and direction for hardware and software configuration management, including lifecycle control, change governance, and cross-discipline integration across programs and functional organizations.
• Supports proposal and program planning activities, ensuring configuration management scope and work content are defined, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) are established, and CM activities are appropriately planned, resourced, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Establishes and matures organizational configuration management capability across programs and business areas by setting expectations and influencing consistent application of CM principles.
• Leads and governs CDM practices across multiple programs/product lines, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational and contractual requirements.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to junior CM staff, ensuring clear priorities, performance management, and development of talent.
• Builds partnerships with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program management to strengthen configuration control and traceability.
• Translates organizational objectives into actionable strategies, influencing prioritization, priorities, and execution across programs.
• Represents the CDM function with authority and credibility to senior leadership, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in configuration identification, change management, data management, configuration status accounting, and audit readiness.
• Oversees and optimizes PLM systems and data governance protocols, driving adoption of innovative tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and digital thread continuity.
• Anticipates risks and leads resolution of blocking issues that span multiple programs, ensuring business area continuity and customer happiness.
• Ensures compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations (AS9100, EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, ISO-9001, ITAR/EAR).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in configuration management, engineering, or manufacturing within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g., AS9100, EIA-649) and lifecycle practices across hardware, software, and systems domains
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance is required

Qualifications

• Systems Thinking – Analytical skills to follow and understand relationships of hardware and software systems. Systems Engineering process knowledge or experience, and complete lifecycle experience with engineering processes and reviews.
• Large-scale cross-functional project team experience
• Experience with databases, such as SolidWorks PDM

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more
• 401k with company-match
• 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• 12 annual company holidays

Pay

$112,000 - $140,000 USD

Schedule

This is an on-site opportunity.