Configuration Management Specialist

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Bethesda, MD seeks a Configuration Manager to lead CM for developmental and operational systems at the NDOC. You will establish baselines, manage change control, and implement CM policies across the system life cycle, with on-site work at IC Campus.

The role emphasizes CM planning, inventory, documentation, risk management, and coordination with stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, and strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant IT experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Several years of IT experience directly relating to CM.
• Knowledge of version control concepts and best practices.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices related to configuration management.
• Experience managing hardware and software configuration baselines.
• Familiarity with Risk and Issue Management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience establishing goals and plans to meet project objectives.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with proactive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop CM planning documentation and procedures.
• Track system changes and licenses for software/hardware.
• Perform inventory and track management of hardware and software.
• Develop and track schedules for software release management.
• Provide reports on hardware/software usage.
• Manage change control processes and assess proposed changes.
• Track and report the status of configuration items throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain CM documentation and project charters.
• Create and maintain SOPs for CM processes.
• Establish and maintain IPAM system with the team.
• Identify and mitigate CM risks affecting timeline or budget.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide CM training and education to team members.
• Conduct regular configuration audits.
• Create project status briefings and milestones reports.

Skills

IT operations experience

Configuration management

Version control concepts

ITIL practices

Risk and Issue Management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Change control

Documentation skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Git

Subversion

CVS

Job description

Description

Leidos is looking to fill a Configuration Manager position to support the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC). This role will be responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems. The individual will work on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines. This individual will use or recommend automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures. This role will Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/ capabilities baselines to system end-of-life and perform change control and configuration audits.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop design and establishes configuration management planning documentation and procedures.

• Track system changes as identified by the team.

• Track licenses and license usage for software and hardware.

• Perform inventory and track management of hardware and software within the environment.

• Develop and track schedules for COTS/GOTS software release management.

• Provide reports on hardware/software usage as requested by the customer or program manager.

• Manage the change control process, which includes evaluating proposed changes, assessing their impact, and coordinating with stakeholders to implement approved changes while minimizing disruption.

• Track and report the status of configuration items throughout their lifecycle, including their current version, location, and relationships with other items. This helps stakeholders understand the state of the system and make informed decisions.

• Track maintenance contracts on hardware and software. Develop a system to provide notifications to appropriate personnel on when maintenance contracts are going to expire or need to be renewed.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all configuration items, including specifications, requirements, design documents, and user manuals. This ensures that stakeholders have access to the information they need to understand and use the system effectively.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of configuration management activities, including project-specific configurations, change logs, milestones and project charters.

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for configuration management processes to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.

• Develop and maintain an Internet Protocol (IP) Address Management (IPAM) system in conjunction with team members.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with configuration management activities that may impact project timelines, budgets, or quality.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between project teams, configuration management teams, and other stakeholders. To include but limited to track, establish and conduct technical engagement meetings.

• Provide training and education to team members and stakeholders on configuration management processes, tools, and best practices.

• Develop and maintain a knowledge base on system changes and outages.

• Implement process improvement responses.

• Establish and maintain a centralized repository for all project-related documents and artifacts, including requirements documents, design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.

• Create briefings to provide an overview of the current status of the projects and tasks, including progress against milestones, accomplishments, challenges, and upcoming activities.

• Conduct regular configuration audits to verify that project documentation and artifacts are accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Several years of experience in IT or related field

• Knowledge of version control concepts and best practices

• Familiarity with ITIL practices related to configuration management

• Experience managing hardware and software configuration baselines

• Familiarity with Risk and Issue Management

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and results.

• Ability to adapt to changing environments and prioritize tasks effectively

• Strong oral and written communications skills

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.

• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Several years of experience in IT or related field

• Familiarity with ITIL practices related to configuration management

• Experience managing hardware and software configuration baselines

• Familiarity with Risk and Issue Management

• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies

• Experience managing a Configuration Management Database (CMDB)

Proficiency in configuration management tools such as Git, Subversion, or CVS

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Original Posting:

September 30, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.