Configuration Manager

Avalore; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

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

You will establish and maintain CMDB, implement version control, manage change control, conduct audits, and provide CM metrics.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree.
• SECRET security clearance required.
• US work authorization; no visa sponsorship.
• Experience with configuration management in software baselines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CM procedures per government guidance.
• Manage software baselines and change control processes.
• Maintain CMDB and audit configuration items for integrity.
• Produce CM metrics and reports for program management.
• Train team members on CM processes and tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

• 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,phoneand 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 employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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.