Configuration Management Specialist

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Configuration Management Specialist to join the NSWC Crane Division, supporting Radar Technologies in configuration and document management. Responsibilities include processing ECPs/variances, serving as CRB/CCB Secretariat, and maintaining iPDM data while coordinating with technical writers and SMEs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and advanced MS Office skills; prior NSWC Crane experience is preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with professional office experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Prior NSWC Crane experience preferred; ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute Configuration Management at project level per plans and policies.
• Prepare and process ECPs and variances; support CRB/CCB activities and agendas.
• Serve as Secretariat for CRB/CCB and maintain iPDM database.
• Assist technical writers in Change Request process and liaison with SMEs.
• Provide approved documentation to implementing activity and manage project requirements.
• Assist with records management and other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Advanced

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Configuration Management Specialist (F3000-2026-25645)

Bowhead seeks a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane Division (NSWC-Crane). This position will support the Radar Technologies Division in the execution of configuration and document management processes.

Configuration Management duties include writing and processing configuration management documentation in accordance with approved procedures, conducting Change Review Boards (CRB) and Configuration Control Boards (CCB), and assisting in the incorporation of approved documentation. Additionally, document management duties will include processing technical procedures in accordance with approved procedures, assisting in the resolutions of discrepancies, conducting Change Review Boards, and assisting in records management.

Essential Functions

• Executing Configuration Management (CM) at the assigned project level, ensuring CM is conducted in accordance with approved plans and policies.
• Assisting in the preparation and processing of ECPs and variances, establishing and conducting ECP Review activities within their respective programs, and serving as Secretariat for the CRB, ensuring corrections to documentation are validated and incorporated prior to submitting for official signature while also preparing CRB agendas and scheduling CRB meetings when required, ensuring maximum member representation.
• Serving as Secretariat for the CCB for products where WXP retains configuration control authority and recording minutes of CCB decisions.
• Maintaining the Integrated Product Data Management (iPDM) Database by ensuring assigned reviews in iPDM comply with established review schedules.
• Executing the initial review procedures for all documents, change requests, etc., and ensuring all valid comments have been incorporated prior to transferring to the Division Configuration/Document Manager for final review.
• Assisting technical writers in the Change Request process by serving as the liaison between the Subject Matter Expert and technical writer.
• Providing approved documentation to the proper implementing activity.
• Managing all unique project or branch level requirements.
• Assisting as required in execution of records management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required at a minimum with professional office experience required.
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Prior experience supporting NSWC Crane is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level, however candidates with an active Secret clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.