Configuration Management Specialist

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. This role focuses on leading CM strategy, controlling changes, and maintaining baselines for DoD-level space systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CM, secret clearance, and experience with CM plans, ERB/CCB processes, and collaboration across engineering teams. On-site location in California with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Configuration Management experience in DoD or defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, implement, endorse and promulgate leadership’s direction regarding Configuration Management (CM).
• Ensure system changes are identified, documented, controlled, and audited to minimize risk.
• Develop and manage Division-level Configuration Management Plans (CMP).
• Provide CM training on processes and tools.
• Coordinate to integrate Division CMPs across programs.
• Support government-led ERB and CCB processes.
• Develop baseline products and change-tracking artifacts.
• Organize/document system configurations with PMs and lead engineers.
• Assist chief engineer with planning/pconduct FCA/PCA.

Skills

CM experience

Change control

CMP development

Training & coaching

Coordination across teams

ERB/CCB facilitation

Documentation management

MS Office

communication skills

CM best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DoD standards knowledge

CM certification (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Title: Configuration Management Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates. KBR is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. 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.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

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

Work Environment

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Approximately 10%

Working Hours: Standard

Standard 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

• 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

Basic Compensation

Basic Compensation: $97,000 - $121,000 in California The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
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KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.