Configuration Management Analyst (Job 1510)

DLH•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Configuration Management Analyst supports various aspects of Department of Defense (DoD) configuration management, including developing Configuration Management Plans (CMP) and Configuration Status Accounting Reports (CSAR). The analyst participates in Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Technical Review Board (TRB) activities and supports configuration management for developmental and operational systems throughout their life cycles, from initial requirements through end-of-life. The role provides front-end configuration management guidance to engineering teams based on industry standards and best practices, and coordinates among change analysts, engineering teams, and program offices. It supports Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) packages and related documentation, baseline management, and systems engineering technical review events. The analyst also administers CMPRO for assigned projects and serves as a backup to the Software License Manager. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree is considered ideal. Three years of computerized system or administrative experience are required. The employee must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and work toward specified relevant certifications within one and a half years after assuming duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of computerized system or administrative experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Work toward relevant certifications within one and a half years after assuming duties. Certification options listed include PSEM or CSDP; with COR approval, vendor- or platform-specific certifications may be pursued, including Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco, Oracle, VMware, or cloud certifications.
Excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to work on multifunctional teams.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree; described as ideal.
Familiarity with JIRA, JAMA, and CMPRO.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Manage configuration for developmental and operational systems throughout the system life cycle, from initial requirements to end-of-life.
Provide front-end configuration management support and guidance to engineering teams based on industry standards and best practices.
Facilitate communication and coordination among the Change Analyst, engineering team, and program office.
Support development of ECP packages and related supporting documentation, including CRB briefs, BCM, SyVD, and SVDs.
Manage baselines and support systems engineering technical review events.
Identify configuration items and implement change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.
Review and release configuration items, including documents and hardware drawings.
Create and maintain software, hardware, and documentation configuration baselines for development, test, production, and other environments.
Lead change management by routing problem reports, change requests, and change notifications.
Serve as backup to the Software License Manager.
Administer CMPRO for an assigned project, including managing users, roles and responsibilities, workflows, and processes.
Assist new CMPRO users with basic configuration management practices.
Participate in Configuration Control Board and Technical Review Board activities.
Work effectively on multifunctional teams and demonstrate attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent written and verbal communication.