Configuration/Change Manager

SAIC•Newington, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Configuration/Change Manager to join our MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in Springfield, VA. This individual will play a critical role in managing and implementing configuration management (CM) and change management processes to ensure control over enterprise IT systems and software configurations. The role will focus on maintaining system integrity, ensuring proper documentation, and safeguarding configuration baselines in a mission-critical environment. As a Configuration/Change Manager, you will work closely with system owners, engineers, and stakeholders to maintain continuous visibility of configuration changes while ensuring compliance with established policies, frameworks, and best practices. This role requires on-site support in Springfield, VA. SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.

Requirements

Experienced and detail-oriented in Configuration/Change Management
Ability to ensure compliance with established policies, frameworks, and best practices
Knowledge of DoD and NIST 800-53 standards

Responsibilities

Lead and manage configuration management (CM) processes, including identifying, controlling, maintaining, and auditing system baselines for all configuration items (CIs) such as hardware, software, and documentation.
Establish and maintain a change management process to manage updates, bug fixes, and new capability deployments ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the change lifecycle.
Manage and operate Configuration Management Databases (CMDB), ensuring records remain accurate, updated, and comprehensive.
Oversee the review and approval processes for baseline changes, including conducting Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities.
Track and document configurations for all enterprise IT assets, including hardware, software, and network components.
Support the coordination of builds, releases, and deployments across development, integration, and operational environments.
Ensure proper implementation of version control practices, ensuring that configurations align with documented baselines.
Collaborate with IT teams during system upgrades, deployments, and maintenance to monitor configuration changes and ensure adherence to approved processes.
Generate and maintain configuration audits, status accounting, and discrepancy reports for all configuration baselines.
Develop, update, and enforce configuration management policies, frameworks, and templates in alignment with DoD and NIST 800-53 standards.
Provide coaching and training to stakeholders on proper change and configuration management principles and tools.
Monitor the implementation and efficacy of CM processes across projects, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions.