Software Configuration Management Specialist 3

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 90,921 - 129,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software Configuration Management Specialist in St. Charles, Missouri. This contract role involves managing the Change Control Board (CCB) process, overseeing software build activities, and supporting continuous improvement in configuration management processes. The ideal candidate has experience with SDLC, Atlassian tools, and version control. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. Competitive pay rate up to $80.00/hour and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in relevant roles.
• 3+ years related experience preferred or equivalent education.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead Change Control Board (CCB) process for software.
• Manage version control and CI/CD environments.
• Oversee software build and release activities.

Skills

Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Editing PDF and Word files

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Configuration Management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Software Configuration Management Specialist 3

Position Description

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.

The Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization is seeking a Software Configuration Management Specialist (Associate or Experienced) for the Precision Engagement Systems programs team in St. Charles, MO (St. Louis Metro Area) to perform configuration planning, identification, change control, tracking, and verification, and facilitate program baseline management.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Experienced Level Configuration Managers.

The Software Configuration Management Specialist will be a member of the build team and will support the Change Configuration Board (CCB). This role reviews all software releases for accuracy, documents CCB meetings by capturing minutes, tracks and follows up on action items, and coordinates final release activities.

The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive self-starter who can independently analyze issues and drive them to resolution. Flexibility, initiative, and resourcefulness are essential to succeed in this role.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Change Control Board (CCB) process for software: schedule and facilitate CCB meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, track action items, and ensure changes are reviewed and approved before implementation.
• Produce and maintain program CM artifacts: CM plans, product/document identification schemes, baselines, and traceability records.
• Prepare and process change documents: Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Requests for Variance (RFV), Change Documents/Requests (CD/CRs), and related approvals.
• Oversee software build and release activities: plan, schedule, coordinate and execute builds and deployments; operate and improve build/release processes to minimize errors and cycle time.
• Manage version control, repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and build environments; resolve environment inconsistencies and release failures.
• Perform configuration audits and verification to confirm product/documentation baselines.
• Assess prime and supplier contract CM requirements and coordinate supplier change management.
• Support determinations of export authority for technical work products and assist with industry quality audits for CM.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to align release schedules, program planning, and program-level CM activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of CM processes, tooling, and metrics.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and change management practices
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 1+ years editing PDF and Word files

Preferred Qualifications: (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience leading or coordinating teams, formally or informally
• Experience with version control systems and build/release tooling (e.g., Git, CI/CD)
• Experience in Configuration Management
• Ability to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal networks; an understanding of the cultures of organizations and ability to apply this information in a way that strengthens the organization's strategic plan and profitability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated process improvement mindset

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At CTS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans

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Position Id : 377393
Status : Open
Location : St Charles, Missouri
Duration : 12+ months
Pay Rate : Up to $80.00/Hour
Employment Type : Contract
Work Shift : Shift-1