Configuration Management Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Configuration Management Specialist to support the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC) on-site at the Intelligence Community Campus in Bethesda, MD. This role establishes and maintains CM processes across the lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, development, logistics, and Government teams to ensure baselines, change control, and documentation are complete and auditable.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of CM experience in large or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years of CM experience preferred.
• Experience in large or government environments with configuration management across lifecycle.
• Experience with CM plans, policies, SOPs, and process improvements; familiarity with automated CM tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain CM plans, policies, procedures, standards, and baselines across system lifecycles.
• Manage configuration items and change control, evaluate changes, coordinate reviews, document decisions, update baselines.
• Conduct configuration audits and baseline assessments for accuracy and integrity of configurations and documentation.
• Recommend and implement automated CM tools, version control solutions, and centralized repositories.
• Coordinate COTS/GOTS software releases, technical engagements, and CM activities across teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and change logs.
• Develop and maintain IPAM system with technical teams when required.
• Identify and mitigate CM risks; develop reports, metrics, and briefings; drive improvements.
• Provide training and mentoring on CM processes and tools, coordinating priorities across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ITIL knowledge

CMDBs

Git/Subversion/CVS

IPAM

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC). This role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining Configuration Management (CM) processes for developmental and operational systems throughout the system lifecycle, from initial requirements and capability baselines through system end-of-life. The individual will work closely with engineering, developmental, operational, logistics, and Government teams to establish and maintain configuration baselines, manage change control, conduct configuration audits, maintain technical documentation, and ensure compliance with customer and program requirements. The Configuration Management Specialist will develop and implement CM plans, policies, procedures, standards, and processes; leverage automated configuration management tools; coordinate software release management; and provide technical guidance, training, and process improvement recommendations. The individual will also support configuration tracking, risk management, technical engagements, and reporting to promote system integrity, operational effectiveness, and mission success. 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, implement, and maintain Configuration Management plans, policies, procedures, standards, and baselines for developmental and operational systems throughout the system lifecycle.
• Manage configuration items and change control processes, including evaluating proposed changes, assessing impacts, coordinating stakeholder reviews, documenting decisions, and updating approved baselines.
• Conduct configuration audits and baseline assessments to verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of system configurations, technical documentation, and project artifacts.
• Recommend and implement automated configuration management tools, version control solutions, and centralized repositories to support configuration tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate COTS/GOTS software release management, technical engagements, and configuration activities across engineering, development, operations, logistics, and Government teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, configuration records, change logs, project artifacts, and knowledge bases documenting system changes, outages, and technical decisions.
• Develop and maintain an Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) system in coordination with technical teams, as required.
• Identify and mitigate configuration management risks and issues; develop reports, metrics, and briefings; and implement process improvements to support program objectives and operational effectiveness.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance on configuration management processes, tools, and best practices while coordinating priorities and promoting collaboration across teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Configuration Management in a large, complex, or Government environment, including managing hardware and software configuration baselines.
• Experience with change control, configuration audits, baseline assessments, technical documentation, and configuration management throughout the system lifecycle.
• Experience developing CM plans, policies, procedures, SOPs, and process improvements, along with familiarity with automated configuration management and version control tools.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices related to Configuration Management, risk and issue management, and project planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across technical teams and prepare documentation, reports, and briefings for Government and senior program stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Configuration Management Lead, Configuration Manager, or senior technical subject matter expert supporting the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Government, or another highly regulated environment.
• Experience with Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs), enterprise configuration management tools, IP Address Management (IPAM) systems, and version control tools such as Git, Subversion, or CVS.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or other Configuration Management and process improvement methodologies or certifications.
• Experience coordinating COTS/GOTS software releases, technical reviews, configuration audits, and cross-functional engineering activities.
• Experience developing configuration management metrics, dashboards, technical briefings, and process documentation for Government or senior program stakeholders.

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Posting Information

Original Posting: October 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.