Configuration Analyst

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

10h

About The Position

The Configuration Analyst establishes, implements, and continuously improves Configuration Management (CM) processes for software, hardware, systems, technical documentation, and digital artifacts throughout the system life cycle. The role serves as an integration function for TDOL, ensuring that software, documentation, and related deliverables from multiple development organizations are controlled, validated, tracked, and baselined.

The analyst works with program management, engineering teams, developers, cybersecurity personnel, test organizations, and external stakeholders to ensure CM processes are consistently executed and meet program requirements. The position supports Data, Hardware, and Software Configuration Management across Engineering, Production & Deployment, and Operations & Sustainment phases of the Defense Acquisition Life Cycle.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government Secret-level security clearance. Occasional travel may be required for customer meetings, program reviews, configuration audits, integration activities, training, or other project needs; travel is expected to be less than 10% and is based on program needs.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Configuration Management principles, methodologies, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience managing software, hardware, documentation, and technical data configuration items in a controlled environment.
• Experience supporting change management, configuration audits, baseline management, and configuration status accounting.
• Knowledge of software release management, version control concepts, and configuration traceability practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating activities across development teams, engineers, vendors, customers, and program stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Experience using Configuration Management tools such as CMPro or similar enterprise CM platforms.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. government Secret-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), or other federal acquisition programs.
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Framework and systems engineering lifecycle processes.
• Understanding of CMMI principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting software integration programs involving multiple development organizations and external vendors.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience with DADMS, DITPR-DON, software asset management, and enterprise application governance processes.
• Knowledge of software licensing, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and technical data management practices.
• Experience facilitating Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), engineering reviews, and technical review boards.
• Experience with defense contracting environments and contractor deliverable management.
• Proven ability to streamline processes, improve quality, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with CMPro, Azure DevOps, Git, Jira, SharePoint, or equivalent configuration and lifecycle management platforms.
• Industry-recognized Configuration Management certification such as CISCM, CCMP, CICM, CMII, CMPIC, or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and improve Configuration Management processes, procedures, and governance for software, hardware, technical data, and documentation throughout the system life cycle.
• Serve as the integration point for software, documentation, and technical deliverables from development teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Administer CMPro and related Configuration Management repositories to support configuration identification, traceability, status accounting, and baseline control.
• Manage configuration baselines, change control activities, and Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) according to program requirements.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs), procedures, work instructions, and other CM documentation.
• Lead Local Configuration Review Boards (LCRBs) and support Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities through analysis, recommendations, and status reporting.
• Conduct configuration audits, assessments, and compliance reviews to verify adherence to approved baselines and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate software releases, build management, documentation packages, and distribution to ensure delivery readiness.
• Provide configuration metrics, reports, and briefings to program leadership, identifying risks, impacts, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain DADMS software records and ensure approved applications align with applicable DITPR-DON system records.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work environment that encourages excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed