Senior Associate, Configuration Management

L3Harris Technologies; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate Configuration Manager in Ashburn, VA (On Site) or Richardson, TX (On Site). The role focuses on providing configuration management support, maintaining baselines, and coordinating engineering changes across programs.

A strong CM background and familiarity with PLM tools are required; ability to obtain a US Secret clearance may be necessary. Required: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience, or 6+ years without a degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or graduate degree with 0–2 years.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Experience with configuration management and lifecycle tools.
• Knowledge of CM principles and applicable standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide CM support to assigned programs and CM SMEs.
• Create and maintain configuration baselines for development, production, and sustainment.
• Coordinate engineering changes and ensure approvals.
• Review and approve program documentation and data deliveries.
• Manage SDRL/CDRL schedules and data item control.
• Direct the Configuration Change Board process for documentation.

Skills

Version control tools

Lifecycle management tools

Configuration management knowledge

Technical documentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

Oracle Agile PLM

Rational ClearQuest

Windchill

JIRA

Confluence

ClearCase

Subversion

SolidWorks

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Configuration Management

Job Code: 45216

Job Location: Ashburn, VA – On Site or Richardson, TX- On Site

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

A Configuration Manager provides configuration and data management support to their assigned program(s). As a Senior Associate Configuration Manager, you will be responsible for providing configuration management support to programs you are assigned to, as well as CM SME’s and Leads planning, managing, and reporting on the documentation created to fulfill customer configuration. You will be responsible for ensuring consistency, integrity, and accuracy of system documentation, drawings, design artifacts, baselines, and related configuration information throughout the product lifecycle. You will be afforded the opportunity to leverage your prior experience, along with the training you receive at L3Harris, to provide high-level support and guidance to all departments supporting the program. This includes Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Subcontracts, Quality, and other functions, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, internal standards, and industry best practices.

Essential Functions:

• Basic experience and knowledge of version control and lifecycle management tools, such as: Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Rational ClearQuest, Windchill, JIRA, and/or other similar applications.
• Creating and maintaining configuration baselines supporting developmental, production, and sustainment programs.
• Coordinating Engineering changes ensuring approval requirements are met and implementation is managed.
• Reviewing and approving/rejecting formal program documentation, coordinating with contracts organizations and customer regarding new or changing requirements, and integrating with program teams to coordinate deliveries.
• Ensuring identification, definition, implementation, release and maintenance of data items and Supplier and Contract Data Requirements List (SDRL and CDRL) schedules are in accordance with program requirements.
• Proactively identifying data errors and ensuring accuracy.
• Enforcing the protection of Intellectual Property.
• Direct the Configuration Change Board (CCB) process, including the review, modification, and approval of documents, drawings, and associated records. Ensure clarity, compliance, and completeness in all change‑related documentation.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of EIA-649B or EIA-649C and MIL-STD-973 Configuration Management Principles as they apply to Hardware and/or Software.
• Understanding of ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5M -1994 or later.
• Experience using version control tools such as Agile PLM, SolidWorks, ClearCase, Subversion, Confluence, Windchill, or similar.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision; have a high degree of attention to detail and be trusted to enable on‑time quality delivery of all required deliverable documents for multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• One or more relevant Configuration Management certification(s) such as CMPIC or NDIA.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented self-starter.
• Expert time management ability and sense of urgency in meeting critical deadlines.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the Greater D.C. areas is Min $67,000.00 - $124,000.00 Max. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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