Change Management Lead

CACI International; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Job summary

CA CI International Inc. is seeking a Change Management Lead to drive CM initiatives within an Agile, fast-paced program. You will establish CM policies, manage CI baselines, and coordinate release planning for government-focused systems. Strong leadership and ability to communicate with leadership are essential.

The role emphasizes deep CM expertise, experience with pipelines and SaaS, and ensuring security hardening across the lifecycle. A Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of total IT experience with at least 4+ years in configuration management for complex technical systems and baselines.
• A University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• Secret Clearance.
• Certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, ITIL).
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with software pipelines and SaaS applications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain CM policies, procedures, and CMPs in compliance with government and industry standards using AWS tools.
• Define CI identification schemes and naming conventions for CIs.
• Coordinate CI audits, reviews, and verification activities.
• Manage baselines throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Coordinate release planning, deployment activities, and government oversight reviews.

Skills

IT experience

Configuration management

Change management

SAFe/Agile

Cloud AWS

Security clearance

Leadership

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Configuration management tools

SAFe tooling

Job description

Job Title: Change Management Lead

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

Join a fast-paced Agile development program as a key Change Management Lead. The role is critical for driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the security and resilience of our systems. The candidate must possess a deep understanding of the specialized software to support system implementation and operations, developers, and security hardening. Additionally, the role demands leadership capabilities, innovative problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain CM policies, procedures, and Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) in compliance with government and industry standards using tools within the AWS environment
• Define configuration identification schemes and naming conventions for Configuration Items (CIs)
• Coordinate CI audits, reviews, and verification activities
• Manage functional, allocated, and product baselines throughout the system development lifecycle
• Coordinate with management on release planning, deployment activities, and government customer oversight reviews
• Ensure CM integration with SAFe/Agile methodologies in scaled environments
• Lead and manage all aspects of program changes, including the CI/CD pipeline and SaaS applications.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of changes and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with change management policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on the status of changes, identifying risks and issues early.
• Facilitate change approval processes and ensure all changes are documented and communicated effectively.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on change management best practices.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of changes and identify lessons learned.

Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of total IT experience, with at least 4+ years in configuration management for complex technical systems plus managing configuration baselines and change control.
• A University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• Secret Clearance.
• Certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, ITIL).
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with software pipelines and SaaS applications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Desired:

• Proven experience in managing complex changes within large software programs.
• Deep understanding of system implementation, operations, and security hardening.
• Ability to conduct rigorous root-cause analysis and implement preventative design standards.

What You Can Expect

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $73,800-$155,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.