Configuration Management Analyst

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Configuration Management (CM) Analyst to support IT systems through CM processes. Responsibilities include identification, control, auditing, and release management, with data analysis, KPI reporting, and governance improvement.

Location is Washington, DC Hybrid — 2 days in office and 3 days remote; Secret clearance is required. The role collaborates with engineering, development, operations, and leadership to maintain baselines, ensure audit readiness, and drive

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of CM or release management experience.
• Strong data collection, trend analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficient Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to create CM dashboards and KPIs.
• Knowledge of CM principles, version control and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain CM processes across configuration identification, control, and change verification.
• Perform CM and release engineering tasks to ensure product parameters meet standards.
• Support change processes including documentation updates and version control.
• Design and maintain build procedures and release processes for development and deployment.
• Manage configuration information throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Dashboards & reporting

Data trend analysis

CM principles

Version control

Documentation standards

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Confluence

Git

GitLab

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal is seeking a Configuration Management (CM) Analyst to support enterprise IT systems through the development, implementation, and sustainment of configuration management processes. This role ensures accurate configuration identification, change control, auditing, documentation, and release management across the system lifecycle. In addition to core CM responsibilities, the CM Analyst will assist with data analysis, KPI reporting, compliance validation, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen governance and support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong attention to detail, experience working within structured CM methodologies, and a demonstrated ability to translate technical information into clear reports and metrics. This individual will collaborate closely with engineering, development, operations, and leadership teams to maintain baseline integrity, ensure audit readiness, and support continuous improvement.

Location: Washington, DC Hybrid - 2 days in office and 3 days remote
Clearance Required: Secret

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain systems configuration management processes that support configuration identification, control, status accounting, auditing, and change verification.
• Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure product operating parameters meet defined standards and remain logistically sustainable.
• Support configuration change processes, including documentation updates, change request tracking, version control, and baseline management.
• Design, document, and maintain build procedures and release processes that support product development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Identify, collect, catalog, release, and manage configuration information throughout the project lifecycle, including archiving and closeout activities.
• Implement appropriate access control levels to protect export-controlled, proprietary, or sensitive project information.
• Conduct compliance audits, configuration verification, and gap analyses to ensure documentation, baselines, and system states remain consistent.
• Develop and maintain CM reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics/KPIs that support operational visibility and management decision-making.
• Analyze CM-related data to identify trends, risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare formal reports and presentations summarizing configuration posture, audit results, and recommendations.
• Support process improvement efforts, including enhancing CM workflows, documentation standards, and automation opportunities.
• May develop company-wide configuration standards and/or train staff on CM tools, procedures, and quality expectations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 2-4 years of experience in configuration management, release management, systems documentation, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to create and maintain dashboards, metrics, performance indicators, and audit documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain organization, and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles, version control, change management, and documentation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CM tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Git, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools.
• Understanding of release engineering or build automation.
• Experience conducting compliance audits or configuration verification activities.
• Background working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development environments.

Tools & Technologies (Desired)

• CM/ITSM Tools: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitLab
• Reporting & Analytics: Power BI, Excel advanced functions, data visualization tools
• Documentation & Workflow Tools: SharePoint, Visio

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.