Senior Configuration Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (RI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies seeks a Configuration Manager to organize and track hardware, software and documentation assets in production. You will implement CM processes, perform audits, and generate status reports across teams.

The role requires collaboration with development, production and sustainment groups and a security clearance. Hybrid setup with substantial on-site time in Middletown, RI is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business and 5+ years of CM experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Experience organizing and executing multistep tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contractual and CM requirements for documents, software and hardware.
• Develop and sustain internal CM processes and training.
• Perform internal audits to verify compliance with CM requirements.
• Generate CM metrics and track status across projects.
• Interface with customers for project deliverables and data transfers.

Skills

Configuration management

Audits & compliance

Jira / Confluence / Bitbucket

ISO 9001 knowledge

Scrum / Kanban

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in STEM or Business Administration

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

PDM / PLM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Overview

RTX BBN Technologies, a high-tech research & development company, seeks a creative self-starter that is organized, hands-on, and people-centered to fill the role of Configuration Manager in our Physical Sciences & Systems (PS2) business unit.

This position is for a professional with a background in organizing and tracking hardware, software, and documentation assets in production environments. The individual will analyze contractual and business configuration management requirements, implement and sustain internal processes, and enforce project team compliance.

A successful individual possesses the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with the development, production, and sustainment teams to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks that align with project objectives and governing requirements. The candidate shall have the aptitude to manage and track parallel job responsibilities including the upkeep of internal status and configuration tracking systems, generating reports, performing internal audits, and interfacing with customers for project deliverables. This is a hybrid position but will generally require 4 days on-site per week.

• Analyze company policies and procedures as well as contractual requirements to understand and implement compliant configuration management of documents, software, and hardware
• Assess existing project-level mission assurance workflows and propose and implement improvements to streamline, improve data consistency, and enhance useability for the users and management personnel
• Perform both random and scheduled internal audits to verify and enforce team compliance with CM requirements
• Support secure data transfer activities and customer communications
• Generate and track metrics related to program status CM data
• Monitor and maintain configuration tracking systems
• Develop training briefs tailored to the CM needs of each project team functional area (e.g. software, hardware, document) and conduct periodic training sessions
• Lead the preparation and internal conduct for Government source inspection events
• Support the handling and control of Government property
• Collaborate daily with BBN team members and customers

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or Business Administration/Management, and 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience
• Prior configuration management experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience in organizing and methodically executing multistep tasks

Qualifications We Prefer

• Disciplined and deliberate personality with proficiency in monitoring and enforcing CM expectations
• Experience in hardware and software production activities
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 guidelines for Quality Management Systems
• Technical background
• Experience using Atlassian products including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Experience using Product Data (or Lifecycle) Management software (PDM, PLM)
• Scrum Master Experience
• Strong grasp of Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
• Experience tracking Agile metrics like velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time.
• Deep knowledge of Jira Service Management and Jira Software.
• Ability to build complex workflows, post-functions, and conditions in JIRA.
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems
• An active security clearance

Work Location: Hybrid - Middletown, RI

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.