Configuration Manager III

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & PTO

Education stipends

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer/community engagement

Shape the future of the industry

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ignite Digital in Charleston, SC is seeking a senior Configuration Manager III to oversee CM activities across complex projects for DoD and federal programs. Responsibilities include inventory management, documentation, and process leadership within CM workflows.

The role requires extensive CM experience, DoD program familiarity, and the ability to supervise teams while ensuring strict CM standards are maintained across assigned programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science.
• Candidate must be eligible for DoW TS/SCI upon hiring.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in configuration management and support.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in configuration management, including experience with CM software support packages commonly used in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of others and to serve as a technical task or team lead.
• Experience supporting DoW programs or government technical environments
• Familiarity with CM Pro, CMPRO, or similar configuration management software
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and customer-support mindset
• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic site inventory to create and maintain accurate inventories of equipment, software, and systems.
• Prepare, maintain, and inventory technical drawings for assigned projects.
• Research data and create/maintain inventory and technical databases for active workstreams.
• Prepare configuration change requests and verify, track, and document all configuration changes.
• Perform logistic-related tasks, including shipping, receiving, tracking, and disposal of equipment/software/systems.
• Coordinate equipment and software utilization among users to ensure availability, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide documentation support, ensuring all configuration artifacts meet program standards.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on drawings and documentation produced by other CM specialists.
• Serve as task or team lead, supervising configuration management staff and ensuring adherence to CM processes and best practices.
• Provide training in configuration management processes, tools, and systems.

Skills

Configuration management

Team leadership

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Customer support mindset

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

CM Pro

CMPRO

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is a missiondriven technology and professional services company supporting Department of Defense and Federal organizations across complex engineering, logistics, digital modernization, and lifecycle management environments. Our teams deliver disciplined configuration control, highaccuracy documentation, and enterprisegrade processes that support critical national defense programs.

Ignite Digital is looking for a Configuration Manager III for the Charleston, SC area to support a cybersecurity project for the U.S. Navy. The Configuration Manager III is a senior technical specialist who oversees configuration management activities across highly complex projects. This role requires extensive experience in equipment, software, and systems inventories; configuration tracking and control; documentation support; and technical oversight of configuration workflows. The ideal candidate can supervise teams, establishing disciplined CM processes, and ensure precise tracking and documentation of all configuration changes across assigned programs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic site inventory to create and maintain accurate inventories of equipment, software, and systems.
• Prepare, maintain, and inventory technical drawings for assigned projects.
• Research data and create/maintain inventory and technical databases for active workstreams.
• Prepare configuration change requests and verify, track, and document all configuration changes.
• Perform logisticrelated tasks, including shipping, receiving, tracking, and disposal of equipment/software/systems.
• Coordinate equipment and software utilization among users to ensure availability, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide documentation support, ensuring all configuration artifacts meet program standards.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on drawings and documentation produced by other CM specialists.
• Serve as task or team lead, supervising configuration management staff and ensuring adherence to CM processes and best practices.
• Provide training in configuration management processes, tools, and systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science
• Candidate must be eligible for DoW TS/SCI upon hiring
• Minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in configuration management and support.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in configuration management, including experience with CM software support packages commonly used in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of others and to serve as a technical task or team lead.
• Experience supporting DoW programs or government technical environments
• Familiarity with CM Pro, CMPRO, or similar configuration management software
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and customersupport mindset
• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams

Salary: $95k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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