Configuration/Change Manager

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Wellness resources

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Springfield, VA, is seeking a Configuration/Change Manager to lead configuration and change management across IT services. You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage CMDB data, and guide CAB activities to ensure controlled, reliable delivery aligned with DoD and IC requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of configuration/change management experience, TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain CI Poly, and hands-on CMDB leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in configuration and change management with leadership of change boards (CAB/CRB).
• Experience leading design reviews and configuration audits to establish baselines.
• Experience with CMDB management and governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical documentation.
• TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Poly.
• Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF for 641-Intermediate or obtain credential within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve configuration and change management practices.
• Translate operational needs into structured change workflows and maintain CMDB data.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess change requests and support CAB activities.
• Ensure changes are implemented with minimal risk and maximum transparency.
• Support audits, maturity assessments, and process improvements.
• Track lifecycle of changes from initiation to closure.

Skills

Configuration management

Change management

CMDB management

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow CMDB

ServiceNow HAM

ServiceNow SAM

Job description

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Requisition Number:29613

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$66,495.00-$155,364.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes - regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People- Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships- Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership- Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First- Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future- Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency- Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is looking for a Configuration/Change Manager to join our team in Springfield, VA. You will manage and improve the organization’s configuration and change management practices to ensure IT services are delivered reliably, consistently, and in compliance with established standards. In this role, you translate business and operational needs into structured change processes, maintain accurate configuration data, and help ensure changes are executed with minimal risk.

You will manage and mature the organization’s configuration and change management processes to ensure controlled, reliable, and compliant delivery of IT services and capabilities. In this role, you translate operational and business needs into structured change workflows, maintain accurate configuration data, and ensure that changes are implemented with minimal risk and maximum transparency.

Configuration level 2 salary : $ 95,000-$105,000

Configuration level 3 salary : $125,000- $ 135,000

Coordinating with stakeholders to assess change requests, facilitating Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).

You will define and refine change and configuration management processes, ensure documentation and baselines remain current, and track the lifecycle of changes from initiation through closure.

You may also support audits, maturity assessments, and process improvement efforts.

Additionally, you will analyze trends, identify risks, validate configuration records, and ensure all changes align with organizational policies, operational requirements, and compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years configuration and change management experience, including implementing and leading configuration control, to include the management of the various change control boards and panels (e.g., CAB, CRB).

Experience leading design reviews, configuration audits, and product evaluation to establish/maintain identification, control, and accounting of the baseline for all IT systems/components.

Experience with Configuration Management Database (CMDB) management and oversight.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in authoring technical documents (e.g., board charters, plans, reports, training, templates, and design documents).

TS/SCI clearance required with ability to obtain CI Poly

Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF for 641-Intermedediate or be willing to obtain the appropriate credential within 6 months

Configuration level 2 qualifications : 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.

Configuration level 3 qualifications : 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with ServiceNow modules including CMDB, HAM, and SAM.

Knowledge of waterfall and/or Agile (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) project management techniques.

Understanding of DoD, IC, NIST, CNSS, and industry best practices.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.