Configuration Manager

Leidos; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Configuration Manager to provide CM and lifecycle management for operational systems in a 100% on-site role at a SCIF in Alexandria, VA. You will establish baselines, track assets, manage change control, and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Mentoring teammates and coordinating with PMO, Government teams are essential. Required are a bachelor’s degree with 12+ years or a master’s with 10+ years; TS/SCI with Poly or willingness to obtain; US Citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 12+ years of experience or Master’s with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in government or large complex environments.
• Proven ability to establish hardware/software baselines and asset records.
• Experience with change control, audits, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop CM plans, baselines, and documentation for all operational systems.
• Manage configuration items across system lifecycle: inventory, versioning, ownership, location.
• Lead change control processes: evaluate changes, coordinate reviews, update baselines.
• Conduct configuration audits and baseline assessments for accuracy and accountability.
• Create and maintain technical docs, SOPs, and knowledge repositories.
• Coordinate releases and CM activities across engineering, operations, and government teams.
• Produce CM reports, metrics, and status updates for management and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Configuration Management

Change control

Leadership/mentoring

Analytical skills

Documentation and reporting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

ITIL

Lean Six Sigma

Configuration Management tools

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading! Leidos is looking to fill a Configuration Manager position. This role will provide Configuration Management (CM) and all lifecycle management activities supporting operational systems. The individual will establish and maintain configuration baselines, track configuration items and hardware/software assets, manage change control and audits, develop and implement CM policies, procedures, and processes throughout the system lifecycle. The Configuration Manager will work closely with PMO, Operations, Tech Refresh, and Government teams and provide mentoring, training, and guidance to Configuration Management. The individual will help ensure accurate accountability, effective lifecycle management, configuration control, documentation, and compliance with customer and program requirements. This is a 100% on-site position in a SCIF in Alexandria, VA.

Primary Tasks

• Develop, implement, and maintain (CM) plans, policies, procedures, standards, processes, and configuration baselines for all operational systems.
• Manage configuration items throughout the system lifecycle, including hardware and software inventory, versioning, ownership, location, documentation, maintenance, and disposition.
• Manage the change control process, including evaluating proposed changes, assessing impacts, coordinating stakeholder reviews, documenting decisions, and updating configuration baselines.
• Conduct configuration audits, inventory reconciliations, and baseline assessments to ensure configuration and asset information remains accurate, complete, and accountable.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, installation guides, knowledge bases, configuration records, change logs, and centralized repositories.
• Coordinate COTS/GOTS software releases, configuration activities, technical engagements, and related efforts across engineering, developmental, operational, logistics, and Government teams.
• Develop configuration management reports, metrics, briefings, and status updates for program management and Government stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate configuration, asset, and operational risks and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, accountability, and mission effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 10+ years of experience, Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Configuration Management within a large, complex, or government environment.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining hardware/software configuration baselines, inventories, asset records, and associated documentation.
• Experience supporting change control, configuration or asset audits, inventory reconciliation, and equipment lifecycle management activities.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, SOPs, standards, and process improvements.
• Experience managing hardware and software assets, licenses, maintenance contracts, equipment records, and other lifecycle information.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to team members, including coordinating work and supporting team development.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, risks, and dependencies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation, reports, briefings, and status updates for Government and senior program stakeholders.
• Clearance Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Configuration Management lead or senior technical subject matter expert.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of War, Federal Government, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience with ITIL, Configuration Management, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies or certifications.
• Experience developing configuration/asset management reports, metrics, dashboards, technical briefings, and process documentation for Government or senior program stakeholders.

Pay Range

Original Posting: October 26, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.