Senior Software Configuration Manager

Navstar Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave

Employer Paid STD/LTD

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401K plan and Employer Match

Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Navstar Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks a Senior Configuration Manager experienced in IT services with a strong background in configuration management tools. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and extensive experience in both Agile environments and IT service delivery. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary range from $100,000 to $275,000, plus potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a senior software Configuration Management role on a large technical program.
• 8+ years of experience with software configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse, etc.
• Experience providing software lifecycle solutions in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer a complex configuration management system and maintain version control.
• Support project teams in configuring hardware and software products.
• Implement change control processes and facilitate CM audits.

Skills

Configuration Management Best Practices

Agile Development Methodologies

Software Lifecycle Solutions

Strong Verbal and Written Communication

Self-motivated and Proactive

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Eclipse

MS Office Products

Confluence

SharePoint

OneNote

Job description

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award‑winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub‑contractor on mission‑focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission‑critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description

• Administer a complex configuration management system that includes tools such as IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), Jenkins, Git, Maven, and/or Eclipse.
• Define and implement processes, policies, and procedures to maintain proper version control of hardware and software products.
• Provide support to project teams in configuring and baselining hardware and software products.
• Use CM tools to store, track, and manage configuration items.
• Maintain and develop the CM environment for software product build, staging, testing, and integration.
• Create software product build scripts and procedures and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process.
• Recommend and integrate automated CM tools.
• Implement change control processes.
• Participate in development and delivery of CM tool training sessions.
• Design, code, test, run, and deliver reports, as required.
• Develop, collect, and report metrics to measure internal performance, as required.
• Identify and report non‑compliance states.
• Facilitate and perform CM audits of controlled configuration items, as required.Review and recommend improvements to existing CM processes.
• Provide support for program governance boards, such as the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board (ERB).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• At least 12 years of experience in a senior software Configuration Management role on a large technical program.
• At least 8 years of experience with software configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse, etc.
• Must demonstrate a strong professional knowledge of configuration management best practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining installation procedures and documenting standard configuration settings for hardware and software systems.
• Experience providing software lifecycle solutions in Agile environments.
• In‑depth experience tracking software, hardware, and configuration status for software development systems, test environments, and operational sites.
• Experience developing innovative approaches and solutions to COTS tool integration efforts.
• Must have proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project) and team collaboration tools (Confluence, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.).
• Must have experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and interface professionally with peers and leadership, including developers, engineers, testers, customer points of contact, and company management.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in a senior software Configuration Management role on a large technical program.
• At least 8 years of experience with software configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse, etc.
• Must demonstrate a strong professional knowledge of configuration management best practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining installation procedures and documenting standard configuration settings for hardware and software systems.
• Experience providing software lifecycle solutions in Agile environments.
• In‑depth experience tracking software, hardware, and configuration status for software development systems, test environments, and operational sites.
• Experience developing innovative approaches and solutions to COTS tool integration efforts.
• Must have proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project) and team collaboration tools (Confluence, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.).
• Must have experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and interface professionally with peers and leadership, including developers, engineers, testers, customer points of contact, and company management.

Pay Rate

In compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $275,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland's requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high‑quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission‑focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.