Senior Configuration Management Lead for Mission Systems

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Lead-level Configuration Management professional to support mission-critical programs within our national security portfolio. The CM Lead will guide configuration control activities, maintain baselines, and ensure comprehensive CM documentation in secure environments.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility with extensive CM experience and a proven ability to mentor junior staff while delivering executive-level CM status reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; 16 years relevant experience will be considered in lieu of BS/BA degree.
• Requires 4+ years of experience in configuration management, systems engineering support, or technical documentation control.
• Demonstrated experience leading CM activities in secure or classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior CM advisor for assigned programs, providing expert guidance on configuration control, documentation standards, and baseline management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain CM plans, policies, and procedures in accordance with Peraton standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee the identification, documentation, and control of configuration items (CIs) across hardware, software, systems, and documentation.
• Lead configuration control boards (CCBs), prepare agendas, manage change requests, and ensure decisions are properly documented and communicated.
• Maintain strict version control to ensure accurate baselines for all technical products and deliverables.

Skills

CM leadership

Configuration management

Documentation control

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS/BA in engineering or IT

MS/MA in related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

ClearCase

Git-based tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Lead-level Configuration Management professional to support mission-critical programs within our national security portfolio. The CM Lead will guide configuration control activities, maintain baselines, and ensure comprehensive CM documentation in secure environments.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility with extensive CM experience and a proven ability to mentor junior staff while delivering executive-level CM status reports and metrics.