Configuration Manager

McBride; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride is seeking a Configuration Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role involves overseeing CM activities across program artifacts, managing CM plans, and coordinating with CCBs and audits.

Qualifications include US citizenship, active Secret clearance, and a Bachelor's degree or 7 years of relevant DoD experience. DoD CM and release management experience are preferred; based at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA.

Qualifications

• CM experience within the DoD environment.
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
• Experience managing CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
• Experience producing release notes and CM reports.
• Understanding of the configuration change control process and the role of the CCB.
• 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 (lifecycle management process, Microsoft Access, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee CM activities for program artifacts, including identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Implement and manage CM plans to ensure design baseline integrity.
• Convene and support CCBs, document changes, and track Change Requests.
• Support assessments and maintain documentation for PCA and FCA audits.
• Track data deliverables, discrepancies, and problem reports.
• Collaborate with program management, systems engineers, and quality teams within an integrated product team.
• Provide guidance on CM plans for software, hardware, and IT systems.
• Maintain CM libraries and repositories, including licensing, packaging, and delivery.
• Audit IT system configurations and manage baselines, updates, and releases.
• Prepare for major reviews, audits, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Document findings, actions, and resolutions from assessments and reviews.

Skills

CM plans

CCB support

Configuration management

Audit readiness

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 7 years DoD experience

Tools

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Job description

has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration Manager to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Oversee Configuration Management (CM) activities for all program artifacts, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Implement and manage CM plans to ensure compliance and integrity of design baselines.
• Convene and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), document approved changes, and track Change Requests.
• Support engineering assessments and maintain documentation required for audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
• Track and manage data deliverables, discrepancies, and problem reports.
• Collaborate with program management, systems engineers, and quality managers within an integrated product team environment.
• Provide guidance on CM plans for software, hardware, and IT systems.
• Maintain CM libraries and repositories, including software licensing, packaging, and delivery.
• Audit IT system configurations and manage baselines, updates, and releases.
• Prepare for and support major reviews, audits, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Document findings, action items, and resolutions from assessments and reviews.

has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration Manager to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Oversee Configuration Management (CM) activities for all program artifacts, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Implement and manage CM plans to ensure compliance and integrity of design baselines.
• Convene and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), document approved changes, and track Change Requests.
• Support engineering assessments and maintain documentation required for audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
• Track and manage data deliverables, discrepancies, and problem reports.
• Collaborate with program management, systems engineers, and quality managers within an integrated product team environment.
• Provide guidance on CM plans for software, hardware, and IT systems.
• Maintain CM libraries and repositories, including software licensing, packaging, and delivery.
• Audit IT system configurations and manage baselines, updates, and releases.
• Prepare for and support major reviews, audits, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Document findings, action items, and resolutions from assessments and reviews.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field or 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

• 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
• Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the CCB, 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 (i Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, Sharepoint)

Technical Skills

• Configuration identification, change control, and status accounting
• Configuration Control Board (CCB) support and change management
• Physical and Functional Configuration Audit (PCA/FCA) support
• CM repository and baseline management
• Software release management and version control
• IT system configuration auditing
• Documentation and data deliverable management
• Microsoft Access and SharePoint administration/support

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within integrated product teams
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Onsite

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance