Configuration Management Specialist

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

• Job ID: 2614637


• Location: El Segundo, CA, US


• Date Posted: 2026-07-17


• Category: Engineering and Sciences


• Subcategory: Systems Engineer


• Schedule: Full-Time


• Shift: Day Job


• Travel: Yes - 10% of the time


• Minimum Clearance Required: Secret


• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret


• Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

SAIC is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. SAIC is sub-contractor on the MSEIT contract. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, implement, endorse and promulgate leadership’s direction and vision regarding Configuration Management (CM)


• Ensure system changes are properly identified, documented, controlled, and audited, minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency


• Develop/Manage Division-level Configuration Management Plans (CMP)


• Support development and conduct CM training to include processes and tools


• Provide program-level coordination and collaboration to integrate the Division-level CMPs


• Support 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 the help from Program Managers and Lead Engineers


• Assist chief engineer with planning and conduct of Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA)


• Maintain Program Technical baseline in document repositories

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required for this position


• 5 years of relevant experience with Configuration Management (CM); demonstrated high proficiency and familiarity with mature CM practices and procedures


• Knowledge and experience in executing change control process and facilitating engineering review and configuration control boards


• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Word


• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interface with customers


• Possess excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills


• Knowledge of EIA-649-1, and MIL-HDBK-61


• Knowledge of DoD-5010-12-M and DoD-5015.02-STD


• Demonstrated capability in defining, documenting, and instantiating the configuration management process for programs and projects, including recommending and implementing military standards and CM best practices

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree


• Top Secret clearance


• Configuration Manager certification, such as Certified International Configuration Manager (CICM)


• Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence


• 4+ years experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships


• 4+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.