26-1137: Change and Configuration Governance Analyst - Herndon, VA

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas is seeking a senior Change Management & Configuration Governance Architect to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of enterprise change management and configuration governance frameworks for federal modernization programs.

The role requires establishing robust governance aligned with RMF, NIST 800-53, and agency requirements, and serving as a primary advisor to CCB, ECB, and ARB boards. AI/ML governance and lifecycle controls are also integral.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; a Master’s is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in change management, configuration management, enterprise architecture governance, IT service management, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting CCB, ECB, and ARB governance bodies.
• Experience implementing enterprise configuration management and release management processes.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting cloud modernization and digital modernization programs.
• Experience developing governance processes for AI/ML systems and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee enterprise change management, configuration governance, and release management frameworks for mission, business, and cloud environments.
• Lead CCB, ECB, and ARB governance processes, including workflows, documentation standards, approval procedures, and deployment governance.
• Ensure changes maintain traceability to RMF, NIST 800-53, system security plans, authorization packages, and compliance requirements.
• Establish and maintain configuration management standards, baselines, and audit-ready governance across enterprise technologies.
• Develop governance for AI/ML systems including model versioning, retraining, deployment promotions, and prompt engineering baselines.
• Govern agentic AI and autonomous workflow changes with auditability and lifecycle traceability.
• Collaborate with architects, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to assess change impacts and support audits.

Skills

Change management

Configuration governance

RMF

NIST 800-53

AI/ML governance

CCB/ECB/ARB governance

Auditing & compliance

Cloud modernization

DevSecOps governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Data Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

CMDB platforms

GitHub Enterprise / Azure DevOps

Job description

Change and Configuration Governance Analyst
Job ID#:26-1137
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Location: DC Metro

Who We Are

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do

At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do

Navitas is seeking a senior Change Management & Configuration Governance Architect to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of enterprise change management and configuration governance frameworks supporting federal architecture modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing governance processes that ensure architectural, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI/ML system changes are reviewed, approved, documented, and traceable throughout their lifecycle. The architect will serve as a key advisor to Change Control Boards (CCB), Engineering Change Boards (ECB), and Architecture Review Boards (ARB), ensuring compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, and agency governance requirements.

As agencies increasingly adopt AI-enabled capabilities, this role will also define governance processes for AI/ML model versioning, agentic AI system updates, prompt engineering baselines, and AI deployment approvals, ensuring transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Define and oversee enterprise change management, configuration governance, and release management frameworks supporting mission, business, and cloud environments.
• Lead CCB, ECB, and ARB governance processes, including workflows, documentation standards, approval procedures, and deployment governance.
• Ensure architectural and system changes maintain traceability to RMF, NIST 800-53, system security plans, authorization packages, and compliance requirements.
• Establish and maintain configuration management standards, baselines, and audit-ready governance processes across enterprise technologies.
• Develop governance frameworks for AI/ML systems, including model versioning, retraining, fine-tuning, deployment promotions, retirement, and prompt engineering baselines.
• Govern agentic AI and autonomous workflow changes, ensuring updates follow established approval processes with full auditability and lifecycle traceability.
• Collaborate with architects, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to assess change impacts, monitor governance metrics, support audits, and drive process improvements while maintaining compliance.

What You’ll Need

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 10+ years of experience in change management, configuration management, enterprise architecture governance, IT service management, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Change Control Boards (CCB), Engineering Change Boards (ECB), and Architecture Review Boards (ARB).
• Experience implementing enterprise configuration management and release management processes.
• Strong knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53 controls, and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting cloud modernization, enterprise technology transformation, or digital modernization programs.
• Experience developing governance processes for AI/ML systems, software development lifecycle activities, or enterprise platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience withRisk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with NIST 800-53 compliance and control traceability
• Must be DOW 8140 certified
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret government security clearance.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Configuration Management Database (CMDB) platforms and governance tools.
• ServiceNow Change Management, Configuration Management, and ITSM modules.
• Enterprise architecture governance frameworks and review processes.
• Release management and DevSecOps governance methodologies.
• AI/ML model lifecycle management and model governance concepts.
• Version control and deployment management platforms including GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and associated approval workflows.
• Cloud governance and operational frameworks within AWS and Azure environments.
• Audit readiness, compliance reporting, and governance process optimization.
• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
• Prosci Change Management Certification
• Certified Configuration Manager (CCM)
• Certified Government Auditing or Governance certifications

Salary Range: $120k - $155k