Configuration Manager, Journeyman - Secret

DCS Corp; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work/life balance

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a Configuration Manager at Hanscom AFB, MA, to oversee CM for all program artifacts, ensure baselines integrity, and support CCBs and audits. Roles include data tracking, release management, and documentation across software, hardware, and IT systems.

You will collaborate with IPT members, prepare for reviews, and maintain CM libraries and baselines. U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are required, with DoD-focused experience preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer requirements.
• Active Secret clearance is required and must be maintained.
• Education: High School Diploma + 13 years experience OR Bachelor's + 7 years in the field, 5 in DoD.
• CM experience within the DoD environment is required.
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
• Experience managing CM tools for inventory, version control, data duplication and media labeling.
• Experience producing release notes and CM reports.
• Understanding of configuration change control, CCB roles, and related documentation.
• Experience baseline administration for multiple environments.
• Experience developing management briefings and SDLC understanding.
• Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database (Lifecycle Management Process, MS Access, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee CM activities for all program artifacts including identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Implement and manage CM plans to maintain design baselines integrity.
• Convene and support CCBs, document changes, and track Change Requests.
• Support audits and required documentation for PCA and FCA.
• Track data deliverables, discrepancies and problem reports.
• Collaborate with program management, systems engineers, and QA within an IPT.
• Provide CM guidance for software, hardware, and IT systems.
• Maintain CM libraries and repositories including licensing, packaging, and delivery.
• Audit IT 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.

Skills

DoD CM

Hardware & Software audits

CM tools administration

Release notes & CM reports

Change control & CCB

Baseline admin

Management briefings

SDLC understanding

Data entry in DB (LMP/Access/SharePt)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for aConfiguration 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'smission 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.

Essential Job Functions:

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.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

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

High School Diploma plus 13 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus 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.e 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 abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Pay Range and Benefits

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $73,160 - $120,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include:

• medical
• dental
• 401k
• ESOP
• PTO
• education reimbursement
• work/life balance
• parental and other leave programs

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.