Configuration Management Specialist I

KES•San Diego, CA

23h

About The Position

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support. Position Summary We are currently seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support configuration management, lab coordination, documentation, and operational support within a Department of Defense test, integration, and evaluation environment. This position requires a technically capable team member who can understand complex lab systems at a high level, learn how equipment and assets support lab operations, and maintain accurate documentation to support configuration control and test readiness. This position will support configuration control, asset tracking, documentation updates, lab coordination, and operational priorities within the Ballistic Missile Defense lab environment. This role requires someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to communicate clearly with technical teams, leadership, and the government customer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business, engineering, information technology, logistics, cybersecurity, configuration management, or a closely related discipline OR Equivalent specialized knowledge customarily acquired through a combination of military training, formal technical instruction, certifications, and substantial practical experience performing work of comparable scope and complexity
Existing U.S. Government DoD granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Secret level. Individuals must be able to maintain the necessary security clearance/eligibility for continued employment.
U.S. Citizenship required
Minimum 3–5 years exposure to collaborative and CM tracking tools such as CMPRO with experience in a technical, operational, lab, test, integration, configuration management, or Department of Defense support environment
Ability to understand technical systems at a high level and recognize how equipment, assets, schedules, and configuration changes affect mission execution
Experience maintaining or supporting technical documentation, configuration records, inventory records, asset trackers, procedures, schedules, or other operational support documentation
Experience coordinating with multiple teams to track action items, clarify requirements, resolve conflicts, and support operational priorities
Experience interfacing professionally with government customers, program leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to identify risks, communicate impacts, recommend solutions, and follow through on assigned actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, reliability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic lab environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, Combined Test Bed, Program Generation Center, or similar Department of Defense lab, test, integration, or fleet support environments
Experience supporting configuration management, configuration change processes, technical documentation, asset tracking, inventory control, lab modernization, equipment moves, rack reconfiguration, cable management, or infrastructure transition efforts
Experience using CMPro, configuration management databases, inventory systems, scheduling tools, document repositories, BMC Helix, or other workflow, ticketing, asset management, or scheduling tools
Experience working in a secure lab, classified environment, military environment, test environment, or operational support environment
Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps, support consistent team execution, and step into operational gaps when needed

Responsibilities

Support configuration management activities for Missile Defense O&M assets, including management of unclassified plant property and classified material.
Maintain an accurate inventory of all assets, provide status reports, and assist with NIWC Pacific’s required annual inventories.
Support the gaining and/or controlling of & the transfer, excess, retirement, and/or destruction of plant property and classified material in accordance with NIWC Pacific’s guidelines
Develop a working understanding of lab systems, team responsibilities, shared assets, equipment dependencies, and operational priorities to support effective coordination and documentation
Maintain configuration control and documentation for lab assets, including equipment locations, rack layouts, cable paths, system interfaces, and related support materials
Coordinate with technical teams to clarify requirements, track action items, document changes, and support timely resolution of operational issues
Support Configuration Change Request development, tracking, coordination, documentation, and closure for lab modifications, equipment moves, cabling changes, system updates, restoration actions, and test support activities
Support lab access coordination and help ensure personnel meet required clearance, access, and security requirements to enter and operate within the lab environment
Assist with schedule awareness, coverage coordination, and operational prioritization as directed by the team lead or program leadership
Proactively identify documentation gaps, asset conflicts, process issues, and potential impacts to lab execution
Support the transition to BMC Helix scheduling software by maintaining accurate information, following established processes, and supporting visibility of coverage requirements
Maintain strict attention to detail when handling, tracking, storing, transferring, or safeguarding classified media, controlled documentation, and configuration-controlled materials
Communicate status, risks, impacts, recommendations, and support needs clearly and professionally to leadership, customers, and internal teams
Follow established processes, support team execution, and step into operational support tasks when needed