Configuration Management Specialist

Kes Capabilities; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) in San Diego, CA seeks a Configuration Management Specialist to manage CM in CMPRO for hardware assets. The role supports change management, item identification, documentation, and reporting within a DoD environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CMPRO experience, strong drawing interpretation skills, and excellent communication and time-management abilities. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of CM experience.
• Existing U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance/eligibility required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Position located at a U.S. Government Facility.
• 3+ years of CMPro CM software experience.
• Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards.
• Ability to read/review engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication; time management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date configuration data in CMPRO for all hardware assets.
• Identify, document, and track configuration items throughout their lifecycle.
• Document and track hardware changes in CMPRO as part of change management.
• Generate CMPRO reports to support audits and decision-making.
• Collaborate with logistics and system administrators to ensure CM accuracy.
• Enforce CM policies and procedures; maintain inventory records.
• Prepare shipping documentation for outgoing systems; process shipments.
• Update tracking systems and resolve discrepancies in counts.

Skills

CMPRO

Change controls

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Data management

Reporting & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years CM experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CMPRO

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position:Configuration Management Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Id:2026-25

# of Openings:1

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.

Position Summary

The Configuration Management Specialist will conduct all aspects of configuration management support for the TDL ISEA.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date configuration data within CMPRO for all assigned hardware assets.
• Ensuring configuration items (CIs) are properly identified, documented, and tracked throughout their lifecycle.
• Supporting change management processes by documenting and tracking hardware changes within CMPRO.
• Generating reports from CMPRO to support audits, assessments, and decision-making.
• Collaborating with logistics personnel, and system administrators to ensure configuration accuracy.
• Enforcing configuration management policies and procedures.
• Prepare shipping documentation for outgoing systems. Receive and processes shipping documentation for systems and configuration items.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and track system/equipment locations.
• Update and utilize tracking systems
• Resolve discrepancies in shipments or inventory counts.
• Other Duties assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited university or in lieu of degree 5+ years of experience working in a Configuration Management role
• This position requires an existing U.S. Government DoD granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Secret level. Individuals must be able to maintain the necessary security clearance/eligibility for continued employment.
• U.S. Citizenship isrequired
• Job located at a U.S. Government Facility

Experience

Required:

• 3+ years of experience working with CMPro CM software tool
• Experience supporting and facilitating Configuration Control Boards
• Experience with reading, reviewing, and interpreting engineering and design drawings
• Very good written and verbal communication, along with effective time management skills
• Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and reporting. Familiarity with Word and PowerPoint for documentation and briefings.

Special Knowledge Skills

• CMPRO Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in utilizing CMPRO for CI creation, modification, relationship mapping, and reporting. Must be able to navigate the system efficiently and troubleshoot common issues. Specific version knowledge of CMPRO currently in use is highly desirable.
• Hardware Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of computer hardware components (servers, workstations, networking equipment, peripherals, etc.). Ability to identify hardware specifications and configurations.
• Data Management: Proficiency in data entry, data validation, and data integrity principles.
• Reporting & Analysis: Ability to generate reports from CMPRO and analyze data to identify trends or discrepancies

Since 1995, KES continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding andchallenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.