Configuration Management Analyst

Socket.dev; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off, Vacation, and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. is seeking a Configuration Management Analyst to join the Mission Engineering team onsite at the MDIOC. The role focuses on the full CM lifecycle and baselining within the MDIOC technical baseline, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure complete configuration control.

The position emphasizes training, process improvement, and strong collaboration with Quality, with a US citizenship requirement and an active Secret clearance. On-site work at the MDIOC facility is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of full-time professional experience.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with CM planning, baselining, change management, and CM verification/validation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end configuration management lifecycle for MDIOC artifacts.
• Lead change management from initiation to completion.
• Baseline configuration items into MDIOC baselines as required.
• Process, review, and document CM activities for government/contractor reviews.
• Capture and validate CI data from site surveys.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and CM process improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve findings and implement corrective actions.
• Develop CM processes, work instructions, and training documentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with Industry and Government CM policies and procedures.
• Deliver CM training internally and to the Mission Engineering organization.
• Continuously evaluate and improve CM team processes.

Job description

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Configuration Management Analyst who will join our Mission Engineering team at the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) / On-site and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team known for configuration control and management of the MDIOC Facility Technical Baseline.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate expertise in overseeing the complete lifecycle of Configuration Management tasks and projects, guiding a team to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment while maintaining configuration control of MDIOC Technical Baseline artifacts.
• Execute the lifecycle of facility change requests, from initiation to completion, ensuring all Configuration Management (CM) requirements are met by leading stakeholders through the change management process.
• Execute baselining of configuration items into the MDIOC Requirements, Architecture, and Engineering Baselines as required.
• Execute the processing, review, categorization, and documentation of all CM activities prior to submission for government and contractor review boards.
• Capture information from site surveys configuration item component information to validate accurate baseline CI data
• Embrace Mission Engineering CM culture, fostering a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and growth within the configuration management discipline.
• Collaborate with Quality personnel to analyze and propose the resolution of any assigned findings, implementing corrective and preventive actions related to the MDIOC Technical Baseline.
• Drive and execute development/evaluation of CM processes, work instructions, and supporting documentation to ensure strict compliance with Industry and Government CM policies, plans, and procedures.
• Execute and adhere to a comprehensive training program for all CM processes, delivering training both internally and externally to the Mission Engineering organization.
• Continuously evaluate organizational processes for improvement initiatives, driving a culture of continuous improvement within the CM team.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the strategic goals of the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• You must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• You will need at least 3 years of full-time professional experience.
• You must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience executing configuration management efforts, including CM planning and management, configuration item identification and baselining, configuration change management, configuration status accounting, and CM verification and validation.
• Understanding of EIA-649-C.
• Experience using BMC Remedy.
• Experience using GitLab, Jira, or other project planning tools.
• Experience developing and presenting training documentation and writing process documents.
• Experience tracking and providing configuration-management data for metrics purposes.
• Experience developing and auditing baseline configurations.
• Self-driven approach to continuous learning and Mission Engineering process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow documented processes and procedures and provide feedback for updates as necessary.
• Ability to climb a ladder, work beneath elevated floor areas, and lift 40 pounds.

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.