Configuration Management Analyst

KBR•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

A Configuration Management Specialist opportunity for the Search, Track Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office. The job entails data management, configuration identification and control, standards and procedures development, release management, configuration status accounting, configuration auditing, and CM training/advocacy. This individual will be responsible for documenting and controlling changes, implementing version control systems, and managing the configuration management database (CMDB). This individual will also manage the Configuration Review Boards for STARE, collaborating with Engineers and Equipment Developers. This individual will also support the execution of CM activities to include Management and Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, Configuration Verification and Auditing, and Configuration Status Accounting for product development. The Configuration Manager will support the development and implementation of organization-level CM and DM policy, plans, and processes. This individual will support program success through ensuring program documentation accuracy. Qualities sought in a candidate include attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, communication, problem-solving skills, and team building skills.

Requirements

Must have an active SECRET clearance
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Engineering is required.
Over 15 years of US War Department program related experience required.
A minimum of 10 years’ Configuration Management experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windchill and EDIS desired
Experience with Contracts and Acquisition Management, Program and Budget analysis, Technical Editing and Writing, as well as all areas of Configuration and Data Management.
Data Rights and Intellectual Property expertise are also desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage source code repositories, establish and maintain configuration baselines, and track changes through different builds and releases.
Manage and approve changes to system configurations, ensuring that modifications are documented and authorized.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information regarding configurations and their relationships within the CMDB.
Oversee the building, packaging, and release of products, ensuring that they are consistent with established baselines and meet requirements.
Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation, including configuration status accounting, and generate reports on configuration status and change requests.
Identify and implement improvements to configuration management processes, including automation and tools.
Work with other members of the development team, including developers, testers, and product managers, to ensure that all aspects of configuration management are addressed.
Establish and work with teams of individuals.