Configuration Management Lead – Space Systems

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,001 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team on the MSEIT contract. The role supports SE&I for Space Systems Center and involves managing configuration baselines, change control, and documentation across programs.

Applicants should have active Secret clearance, 5+ years in CM, and experience with ERB/CCB processes, ensuring compliant and auditable CM practices. On-site role with opportunities to collaborate in a dynamic, defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required for this position.
• 5 years of relevant experience with Configuration Management (CM) and mature CM practices.
• Experience executing change control and facilitating ERB/CCB processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with customers.

Responsibilities

• Draft, implement, endorse and promulgate leadership’s direction and vision regarding Configuration Management (CM).
• Ensure system changes are identified, documented, controlled, and audited.
• Develop/Manage Division-level Configuration Management Plans (CMP).
• Support CM training on processes and tools.
• Provide program-level coordination to integrate Division-level CMPs.
• Facilitate government-led Engineering Review Boards (ERB) and Configuration Change Control Boards (CCB).
• Develop technical baseline products and change tracking artifacts.
• Organize and document system configurations with PMs and Lead Engineers.
• Assist chief engineer with planning and conducting FCA/PCA.
• Maintain Program Technical baseline in document repositories.

Skills

Configuration Management

Change control

MS Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

SAIC in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team on the MSEIT contract. The role supports SE&I for Space Systems Center and involves managing configuration baselines, change control, and documentation across programs.

Applicants should have active Secret clearance, 5+ years in CM, and experience with ERB/CCB processes, ensuring compliant and auditable CM practices. On-site role with opportunities to collaborate in a dynamic, defense-focused environment.