Configuration Management Specialist

Frontier Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Technology in Colorado Springs is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support the USSF Digital Bloodhound program. The role entails developing and maintaining a comprehensive Configuration Management Plan and implementing disciplined change control across applications, data stores, architecture, and documentation.

Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance, be willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, and bring 3+ years of CM experience with strong SDLC knowledge

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of Configuration Management experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the CMP per contract requirements.
• Establish and enforce a change control process for all system components.
• Follow CCB processes per USSF SSC/SZYO and NIST directives.
• Ensure changes follow defined development, testing, and production release procedures.
• Manage CM of requirements, ECPs, and related artifacts.

Skills

Configuration Management

SDLC understanding

Documentation

Change control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

ClearCase

Job description

We are seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support production management and application development activities for the USSF Digital Bloodhound program. The specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and implementing disciplined change control processes across applications, data stores, architecture, and documentation.

FTI provides mission-tailored, technology-enabled services and solutions that enhance the ability of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the Federal Government to make the best decisions possible in support of national interests. Furthermore, FTI supports those who safeguard our nation with advanced technology, services and expertise while building upon our values to make a positive impact on our customers, each other, and our communities. Lastly, our culture is built around our 4Cs: Core Values (Ethics, Morals, Integrity, Honesty, Sincerity), Commitment, Compassion, and Charity.

Candidates must be in, or willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO and posses an active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the program Configuration Management Plan (CMP) in accordance with contract requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce a change control process covering all system components.
• Follow standardized Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes governed by USSF SSC/SZYO and applicable NIST directives.
• Ensure all system changes follow defined development, testing, and production release procedures.
• Support configuration management of requirements, including software changes and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), in response to: Security vulnerabilities, Directed architecture updates, Policy and regulatory changes, Interface changes, or mission-driven changes.
• Manage strict version control for all acquired or developed software source code and related artifacts.
• Maintain system baselines and documentation for all releases.
• Track, monitor, and report installation status for each software release.
• Utilize standardized tools and apply disciplined configuration management practices throughout the full technology lifecycle.

Education/Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Three or more years of Configuration Management experience.
• Strong organizational, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and baselines.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing workflows, and release management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in configuration management within government or defense programs.
• Familiarity with NIST standards and DoD/USSF configuration management processes.
• Experience supporting CCB processes.
• Proficiency with version control and CM tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Confluence, ClearCase, or similar).
• Knowledge of USSF, SSC, or other DoD program environments.
• Experience developing CMPs and managing ECPs.

For this role, the compensation range for candidates in Colorado is $95K-$145K. Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.