Configuration Management Specialist (Army C5ISR)

The Lockwood Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Lockwood Group is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support a DoD Army C5ISR program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will oversee configuration baselines, change control, and documentation integrity across development, integration, and sustainment.

You will coordinate across engineering, logistics, and program management to ensure consistent CM practices and timely configurations. A Secret clearance and DoD experience are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in configuration management.
• Experience supporting DoD or Army programs, preferably within C5ISR.
• Strong understanding of baselines, change control, and status accounting.
• Experience with ECPs, CCBs, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain configuration management processes, procedures, and documentation per DoD/Army standards.
• Maintain configuration baselines across the system lifecycle.
• Track and manage changes, including ECPs, RFCs, and deviations/waivers.
• Coordinate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and track actions.
• Maintain configuration status accounting and provide reporting for program execution.
• Control technical documentation and system artifacts with proper versioning and traceability.
• Support software/configuration item distribution and access to current versions.
• Maintain repositories and ensure data integrity and continuity.
• Conduct inventory and accountability of hardware and software items.
• Support configuration audits and audit preparation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and program management across lifecycle phases.

Skills

Configuration management

DoD/Army experience

Documentation management

Change control

CCB coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Tools

Configuration management tools

Document repositories

Job description

Configuration Management Specialist (Army C5ISR)

Project Overview – PTSS C5ISR Hardware & Software Program

The Lockwood Group is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support a C5ISR hardware and software effort for a U.S. Army customer located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. This program provides engineering, programmatic, and lifecycle support to enhance mission-critical command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities in support of Army modernization priorities.

Position Overview

The Configuration Management Specialist supports the control, tracking, and integrity of system configurations across development, integration, fielding, and sustainment activities. This role is responsible for maintaining configuration baselines, managing change activity, and ensuring that hardware, software, and documentation are properly controlled and accessible across the program. This position plays a key role in coordinating across engineering, program, and logistics teams to ensure consistent configuration management practices and continuity of support.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain configuration management processes, procedures, and documentation in alignment with DoD and Army standards
• Manage and maintain configuration baselines (functional, allocated, and product baselines) across the system lifecycle
• Track, log, categorize, and maintain configuration changes, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), and deviations/waivers
• Support and coordinate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), including documentation, scheduling, and tracking of decisions and actions
• Maintain configuration status accounting records and provide reporting to support program execution
• Manage and control technical documentation and system artifacts, ensuring proper versioning, traceability, and accessibility
• Support software and configuration item distribution processes, including tracking requests, maintaining repositories, and ensuring access to current approved versions
• Maintain configuration repositories by organizing, archiving, and controlling access to system artifacts to ensure data integrity and continuity
• Conduct and support inventory and accountability of hardware and software configuration items
• Support configuration audits (e.g., Functional and Physical Configuration Audits) and assist in audit preparation activities
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, logistics, program management) to align configuration management activities across systems and lifecycle phases
• Develop and maintain tracking tools and processes to improve visibility into configuration status and changes
• Provide guidance and support to team members on configuration management processes and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in configuration management
• Experience supporting DoD or Army programs, preferably within C5ISR or similar mission systems
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, including baselines, change control, and status accounting
• Experience supporting change management processes (ECPs, CCBs, audits)
• Experience managing technical documentation, repositories, or configuration tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) or within Army C5ISR environments
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and DoD acquisition frameworks
• Experience with configuration management, data management, or product lifecycle management tools
• Experience supporting system fielding, integration, or sustainment activities
• CMII or equivalent configuration management certification

Security Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Compliance with organizational security protocols and data handling policies
• May require: Criminal history screening, Employment verification, Education verification, Motor vehicle record check, Drug screening (if applicable to your organization)

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Occasional (0-10%)

Why Join The Lockwood Group

The Lockwood Group offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The Lockwood benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families. Lockwood also includes basic life insurance for the employee plus an option to purchase short- and long-term disability. Employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s 401k plan. Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays. Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.