Configuration Management Support Specialist

Via Logic LLC; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairygodboss is seeking a Configuration Management Support professional in Bedford, MA. This role requires 3+ years of experience in configuration management, especially in DoD environments, along with excellent communication and documentation skills. You will support change management processes to ensure compliance with both contractual and government standards.

Key responsibilities include assisting with IT components, maintaining configuration records, and collaborating on complex configurations with engineering and management teams.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with an active DoD SECRET clearance and strong familiarity with SharePoint.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior relevant experience in configuration management.
• Experience with software development and integration in a DoD environment.
• Strong knowledge of software testing tools, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration and change management by routing problem reports.
• Verify conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Assist in documenting and implementing configuration management processes.

Skills

Configuration management experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Active DoD SECRET clearance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Configuration Management Support position is responsible for supporting configuration management processes related to product design changes and overall system integrity. This role ensures accurate configuration identification and control by reviewing design release documentation for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization. Responsibilities may include coordinating change management activities, maintaining configuration records, and preparing deviations and waivers for government approval when specifications cannot be fully met. The position works closely with engineering, program management, quality, and customer stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and organizational requirements. This role leads select operations within the configuration management area and has a significant impact on program and operational results. It includes resolving complex or unclear configuration issues, analyzing impacts across multiple areas, and supporting continuous process improvement efforts. The Configuration Management Support professional is also expected to assist in training and guiding junior support staff while applying prior experience, analytical skills, and attention to detail to ensure effective configuration control and program success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support configuration and change management by routing problem reports, reviewing change requests and document preparation.
• Support Configuration Management operations to control, identify, record, and report IT components, versions, constituent components, states, and relationships.
• Assist in maintaining various environments for supporting the System software lifecycle across the full DevSecOps process.
• Assist with all Hardware and Software artifacts that are part of the System including source code, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code (CaC), software executables, and commercial and open‑source product software.
• Review and release various configuration items, including documents and drawings.
• Verify conformance to specifications, drawings, interface control documents, as defined with the program's configuration management.
• Assist in the use of configuration management tools to store, track and manage configuration items.
• Support engineering review boards and configuration control boards.
• Assist in documenting and implementing hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and applicable government standards, including:
  • Correct markings
  • Security labels
  • Distribution statements
• May be required to support configuration management and release of Contract Deliveries to the customer.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated configuration management experience supporting or managing complex, multidisciplinary programs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting configuration management processes in enterprise IT environments.
• Experience with software development and integration, particularly in a DoD environment.
• Experience with software testing tools, processes, and procedures.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Strong working knowledge of SharePoint or other document management and collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices; experience supporting complex defense contracts specifically with the Air Force.
• Experience using or supporting source control systems (e.g., Git‑based platforms) and artifact repositories.
• Experience maintaining configuration baselines and supporting change control boards.
• Experience integrating configuration management into DevSecOps.
• Experience supporting configuration audits and traceability requirements.
• Experience with configuration management tools and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.