Configuration Manager

Avalore.ai; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability coverage

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a Configuration Manager to implement and maintain CM processes for the Advana System software baseline. You will develop CM procedures, manage baselines, track configuration items, and ensure integrity and traceability across the lifecycle.

You will establish a CMDB, enforce version control, manage change control, and conduct audits to align documentation with configurations. Role requires SECRET clearance, US work authorization, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• SECRET Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree required for all levels.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship available from Avalore.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a rigorous configuration management process for the Advana System software baseline.
• Develop CM procedures, manage software baselines, control changes, and track configuration items for integrity and traceability.
• Establish and maintain CMDB, implement version control, manage change control including requests, approvals and implementation.
• Conduct configuration audits and create configuration status accounting reports; establish baselines at milestones.
• Provide CM metrics/reports to program management and train team members on CM practices and tools.

Skills

Clearance awareness

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Configuration Manager will implement and maintain a rigorous configuration management process for the entire Advana System software baseline. This person will develop and implement CM procedures in accordance with government guidance, manage software baselines, control changes to the software, and track all configuration items to ensure the integrity and traceability of the software baseline throughout its lifecycle. This person will establish and maintain a configuration management database (CMDB), implement version control practices for all configuration items, and manage the change control process including change requests, approvals, and implementation. This person will conduct configuration audits to ensure consistency between documentation and actual configurations, create and maintain configuration status accounting reports, and establish baselines at key project milestones. This person will implement tools and processes for configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audit, collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure CM process adherence, and develop and maintain CM documentation including the Configuration Management Plan. This person will provide CM metrics and reports to program management, train team members on CM processes and tools, and continuously improve CM practices based on lessons learned.

Requirements

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
• Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset
• Professional proficiency in English is required
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Benefits

• Eligibility requirements apply.
• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements
• Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 - $192,000