Senior Configuration Data Manager

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Industry competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Bedford, MA is seeking a Senior Configuration Data Manager to provide configuration support in compliance with various military standards. This role requires maintaining configuration files and managing change control processes. Ideal candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active Top-Secret Clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120k to $135k based on experience and qualifications, along with a focus on employee career development and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Top‑Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration of software and engineering documents.
• Provide configuration management of all relevant program artifacts.
• Maintain configuration management files, including change control.
• Convene and manage Configuration Control Boards and Technical Review Boards.
• Review proposed changes to ensure operational capabilities are not affected.

Skills

IT Configuration Management experience

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Experience in MS Office Suite

Job description

Hanscom AFB, MA
200 Hanscom Dr
Bedford, MA 01730, USA

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Configuration Data Manager to provide configuration support and management in accordance with the program’s Configuration Management Plan, Air Force SEAM Configuration Management processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices. In the context of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Program Executive Office for Cyber and Networks Directorate, "HN" refers to the Program Executive Office for Cyber and Networks Directorate itself. HN is the organization that awarded the EPASS 73 Task Order to Applied Research Solutions, Inc. (ARS).

Why Work with Us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world‑class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career‑driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state‑of‑the‑art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits.
• Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts.
• Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.
• Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and record approved changes and results.
• Participate in cross‑functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.
• Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes.
• Review the CCB membership list for currency and completeness.
• Report the Development/Sustainment’s data delivery status.
• Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements.
• Process Government and development/sustainment Contractor correspondence. Ensure compliance with DoDI 5230.24, DODD 5230.25, DoD 5010.12‑M, DoD 5000.02‑R, DFARS 252.227‑7013, DFARS 252.227‑7014, and ASSIST database.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Technical Experience Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Top‑Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Recommended Experience and Skills

• IT Configuration Management experience within the Department of Defense environment.
• Experience performing HW and SW 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.
• An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation.
• Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
• Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Experience in MS Office Suite software required.

The annual salary range: $120k - $135k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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