Configuration Manager (Lead)

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking a Ground Vehicle Configuration Management Lead to ensure CM for ground vehicle programs. You will develop CM plans, manage changes, and maintain CI records across engineering, logistics, and program management teams.

The role requires overseeing audits, maintaining CM documentation, and guiding the CM process with a focus on compliance with DoD standards and EIA-649. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Configuration Management experience across ground vehicle programs.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) tools including Jira.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition standards and EIA-649 CM standard.
• Ability to generate CM metrics and reports.
• Experience estimating, proposing, and managing CM cost and schedule.
• Defense sector experience and security clearance familiarity preferred.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain CM plans and procedures.
• Oversee ECPs, ERRs, RFVs and manage change workflows.
• Identify and track all CIs in CM database or PDM.
• Conduct CM audits and review policy compliance.
• Maintain CM status accounting records.
• Drive CM process improvements including change control.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, logistics to meet CM requirements.
• Chair the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and enact changes.
• Ensure integrity of CM databases and artifacts.
• Document design records and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

CM experience

DoD familiarity

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Process improvement

Documentation & reporting

Change management

Stakeholder coordination

CM cost & schedule

Tools

Jira

PDM tools

Job description

Travel Required: Yes

Position Summary

A Ground Vehicle Configuration Management (CM) Lead is responsible for ensuring that all ground vehicle systems, components, and data are properly identified, controlled, and maintained throughout their lifecycle. This role bridges engineering, logistics, and program management to ensure compliance with configuration management plans and standards. The CM Lead ensures end-to-end configuration management for ground vehicle programs, maintaining accurate records of all configuration items (CIs), managing changes, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and audit requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain CM plans, processes, and procedures for ground vehicle programs, ensuring artifacts are identifiable and maintainable.
• Oversee Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering Release Records (ERRs), and Requests for Variances (RFVs); manage change workflows and ensure released package integrity.
• Identify, document, and track all CIs (hardware, software, documentation, drawings, CAD files) in the CM database or PDM system.
• Conduct and support physical and functional configuration audits; review compliance with CM policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate status accounting records for CM activities and configuration items.
• Drive continuous improvement in CM processes, including change control, release management, and audit practices.
• Work with program management, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure CM requirements are met and value is delivered.
• Serve as chair for the Configuration Control Board (CCB), enacting changes as directed.
• Ensure integrity of CM databases and CM artifacts, including CAD, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Document & Report: Maintain comprehensive design records, participate in design reviews, and report progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Configuration Management experience
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) tools to include Jira
• Experience with government standards and processes, such as described in EIA-649, Configuration Management Standard
• Experience with generating Configuration Management productivity metrics and/or reports
• Experience with estimating, proposing, and/or managing configuration management cost and schedule on a program
• Professional experience within the U.S. defense sector, including familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to travel as required by program needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience with military system level configuration management.
• Prior experience supporting large, complex defense acquisition programs or major system integrations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.