Senior Software Configuration Manager

Leidos LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase plans

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Configuration Manager to support a large program within the Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role focuses on CM system design, tool integration, and administration, with emphasis on CM best practices and change control.

Qualified candidates will have extensive CM tool experience (ELM, Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse) and strong collaboration skills. TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is listed as a priority requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or business discipline; 12+ years related experience preferred.
• At least 10 years in a senior software CM role on large programs.
• 8+ years with CM tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse.
• Strong knowledge of CM best practices and installation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer a complex CM system including ELM, Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Eclipse.
• Define and implement processes to maintain version control of hardware and software.
• Support project teams in configuring and baselining hardware and software products.
• Use CM tools to store, track, and manage configuration items.
• Maintain CM environment for build, staging, testing, and integration.
• Develop build scripts and integrate with hardware/software build processes.
• Recommend and integrate automated CM tools and change control processes.
• Deliver CM tool training and report metrics on performance.

Skills

Configuration Management

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Eclipse

Agile

MS Office

Confluence

SharePoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline

Tools

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Eclipse

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Senior Software Configuration Manager Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Configuration Manager in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

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.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you –.

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Original Posting: June 8, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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