Configuration Manager

Astrion; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Configuration Manager to support the CSCS program at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role requires Secret clearance and a salary in the $105k–$115k range, with experience in DoD configuration management.

Responsibilities include developing CM plans, managing change boards, audits, and documentation across software and hardware baselines. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years DoD CM experience.
• Seven years of related experience with DoD certifications, five of which must be in the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer CM plans; manage changes and audits.
• Provide CM/DM, QA, and software engineering support per CM plan.
• Manage configuration baselines and change control boards.
• Convene cross-functional change boards and track action items.
• Maintain CM files and participate in major audits.

Skills

IT CM

CM audits

CM tools

Release notes

Change control

Baseline admin

Management briefs

SDLC

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

DoD certifications (as per PWS)

Tools

Document management systems

Version control systems

Media labeling tools

Audit tools

Data management software

Job description

Overview

Configuration Manager

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, (Bedford, MA)

Salary Range: $105-115,000.00*

*dependent on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-Time; Salaried

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required at time of hiring

Astrion has an opportunity for a Configuration Manager to directly support the Cyberspace Security and Control System (CSCS) program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline, three of which must be in the DoD
• OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.

PREFERRED QUALIFITICATIONS/SKILLS:

• IT CM experience within the DoD environment
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits
• Experience performing the technical/administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
• Experience producing release notes and CM reports
• An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation
• Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments
• Experience developing briefings for management
• Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle
• Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Experience in MS Office Suite software require

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing and administering CM plans; maintaining design traceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for and attending major events such as, but not limited to, Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Physical Configuration Audits, Functional Configuration Audits, and Configuration Control Boards.

• Provide configuration and CDRL data manager (CM/DM), quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services in accordance with the program’s Configuration Management (CM) Plan, Air Force SEAM CM processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices.

• Support activities will range across the CM, quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering activities outlined in the task order PWS. Activities will vary depending upon the current activities of the program/system, scope of the current development/sustainment cycle, and other corporate and program initiatives.

• The individual must have progressive experience in managing configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits to enable Government ownership of the program technical baseline.

• The individual must have skills and experience necessary to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts

  • Archive acquisition documentation

  • Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

  • Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records

  • Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and record approved changes and results

  • Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.

  • Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes

  • Review the Configuration Control Board membership list for currency and completeness.

  • Support Engineering Assessments

  • Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits

  • Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items

  • Report the Development/Sustainment’s data delivery status

  • Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews

  • Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements

  • Process Government and development/sustainment Contractor correspondence.

  • Support the establishment of workflows

  • Track data item deliverables and responses

  • Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation

  • Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment

  • Develop and administer CM plans

  • Maintain design traceability and integrity

  • Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, data analysis, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status

  • Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment

  • Support review boards via meeting attendance and capture meeting minutes including the Configuration Control Board

  • Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports

  • Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance

  • Provide Quality Assurance checks on system baselines

  • Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users

  • Maintain the CM library and software repository

  • Manage and control product baselines

  • Recommend and document comprehensive CM plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems

  • Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems

  • Perform studies and monitoring effectiveness of CM plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution

  • Audit and review IT system configurations

  • Control the configuration of IT systems

  • Identify and maintain all baselines

  • Oversee the CM USAP Self Inspection Checklists, input results in MICT

  • Create and maintain revisions to the CDRL packages

  • Prepare and issue Data Calls

  • Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements

  • Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables

  • Maintain distribution lists of points of contact (POCs) of CDRL data deliverable for program’s method of transmittal (i.e., a common mailbox, Integrated Digital Environment, CD-ROM, etc.)

  • Ensure integrity of CDRL justification forms

  • Monitor Contractor compliance of CDRL data deliverables

  • Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation.