Senior Software Configuration Manager

Leidos Inc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is looking for a Senior Software Configuration Manager in Maryland to support a large program's Configuration Management system. The successful candidate will focus on tool integration, implement version control processes, and maintain configuration systems using industry-standard tools.

The role requires at least 12 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills, with a TS/SCI clearance required. Experience in Agile environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience in Configuration Management.
• 10 years in a senior software Configuration Management role.
• 8 years with configuration management tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management practices.
• Experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer configuration management systems using tools like IBM ELM.
• Implement processes for version control of hardware/software products.
• Support project teams in configuring and baselining products.
• Integrate automated CM tools and implement change control processes.
• Facilitate CM audits and identify non-compliance states.

Skills

Configuration Management Best Practices

Agile Development Methodologies

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline

Tools

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

Eclipse

MS Office Products

Job description

Senior Software Configuration Manager

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Job Description

The selected individual will provide technical support for a large program's Configuration Management (CM) system, with a focus on tool integration and administration. The ideal candidate will have recent, comprehensive experience designing complex technical solutions and integrating tools to support system CM in alignment with configuration management best practices. The candidate must be highly motivated, energetic, and passionate about CM. This role requires the ability to quickly establish strong working relationships with co-workers and customers and to effectively integrate into a complex technical program with many moving parts.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• 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).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline and at least 12 years of related experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• At least 10 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.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
• Must have 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.

Clearance Required

Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Assurance, Change Management, and/or Audit role on a large system.
• Experience with Rational Team Concert or IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management.
• Experience working on an Agile/SAFe program and team.
• Extensive experience with large, geographically diverse programs/systems.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.