Configuration Management Specialist

Noblis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis MSD seeks Configuration Management Specialists to support Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks in San Diego, CA. You will manage hardware inventory, documentation, product releases, and software CM while interfacing with the CCB, PTRB, and CIB to ensure proper baselines and documentation.

Responsibilities include developing CMPs, managing ECRs/EPRs, and ensuring change status accounting across ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related platforms.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Experience with DoD configuration management processes and tools (CMPRO).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements.
• Some travel may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration management issues for all hardware inventory, documentation, product releases, and software CM.
• Work with the Configuration Control Board (CCB), Platform Technical Review Board (PTRB), and Change Implementation Board (CIB).
• Define and implement procedures for releasing new products throughout the system lifecycle.
• Provide change management and product configuration management guidance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMP) per ANSI/EIA-649 and NAVWAR CM Policies.
• Establish and maintain Government-approved functional, allocated, product, and as-installed baselines.
• Process Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs), Enterprise Problem Reports (EPRs), Service Request Forms (SRFs), and deviation requests through Government CM systems.
• Provide configuration status accounting delineating status of changes, proposed changes, and implementation of approved changes.
• Support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).
• Administer COTS Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) web-based CMPRO database.
• Maintain baseline documents including specifications, drawings, test procedures, and technical manuals.
• Ensure only approved changes are reflected in baseline documentation.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

DoD CM knowledge

U.S. Citizenship

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CMPRO

NAVWAR policies knowledge

Job description

• This opportunity is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• This opportunity is contingent on contract award.

Noblis MSD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noblis, Inc., delivers mission-critical engineering, logistics, and sustainment solutions to the Department of Defense. We seek talented professionals to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Code 41250, in San Diego, CA. This program sustains, maintains, and modernizes the Navy’s afloat and ashore tactical network systems — including Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System - Maritime (CENTRIXS-M), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Networks, Agile Core Services (ACS), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Tactical Afloat Next Generation Networks (TNGN) — ensuring fleet readiness and operational superiority across the global naval enterprise.

Noblis MSD seeks Configuration Management (CM) Specialists to manage configuration management for the in-service engineering and sustainment of Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. These roles maintain and control all hardware inventory, documentation, product releases, and software configuration management for Navy tactical network systems throughout their lifecycle. CM Specialists work closely with the Configuration Control Board (CCB) to define and implement procedures for releasing new products and managing changes across ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration management issues for all hardware inventory, documentation, product releases, and software CM
• Work with the Configuration Control Board (CCB), Platform Technical Review Board (PTRB), and Change Implementation Board (CIB)
• Define and implement procedures for releasing new products throughout the system lifecycle
• Provide change management and product configuration management guidance
• Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMP) per ANSI/EIA-649 and NAVWAR CM Policies
• Establish and maintain Government-approved functional, allocated, product, and as-installed baselines
• Process Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs), Enterprise Problem Reports (EPRs), Service Request Forms (SRFs), and deviation requests through Government CM systems
• Provide configuration status accounting delineating status of changes, proposed changes, and implementation of approved changes
• Support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
• Administer COTS Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) web-based solution CMPRO secure database
• Maintain baseline documents including specifications, drawings, test procedures, and technical manuals
• Ensure only approved changes are reflected in baseline documentation

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience with DoD configuration management processes and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
• Some travel may be required for this position.

Level II ($65,200/yr - $89,700/yr)

• Bachelor's Degree in any field
• 3+ years of professional experience in configuration management
  • OR Master's Degree + 1 year of experience in configuration management

Level III ($86,800/yr - $119,625/yr)

• Bachelor's Degree in any field
• 7+ years of professional experience in configuration management
  • OR Master's Degree + 4 years of experience in configuration management

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ANSI/EIA-649 Configuration Management Standard
• Familiarity with NAVWAR Configuration Management policies
• Experience with CMPRO or similar PLM tools
• Knowledge of Navy C4I systems lifecycle management
• Experience supporting CCB processes in a DoD environment

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions. We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,200.00 - USD $101,950.00 /Yr.