Configuration Management Specialist

Tactical Engineering & Analysis•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Software Configuration Analyst provides direct support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific for software configuration management, delivery coordination, and technical support for the C2P CDLMS baseline and associated host combat system integrations across laboratory, Fleet, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) environments. The role plans, executes, and documents software deliveries, configuration changes, and quality assurance activities for legacy and technology-refresh systems. The position supports C2P software delivery and integration, maintains configuration data and baselines, administers site files and version-control systems, and develops automated test scripts and documentation. It also supports change control, configuration planning, risk analysis, and process improvement, working with engineering, project, operations, laboratory, and Navy stakeholders. Work is performed in a general office environment and computer/equipment laboratory. The schedule is 9/80, with non-standard work hours possible to support project requirements.

Requirements

GED and/or equivalent years of experience.
Basic knowledge of configuration-management principles and best practices.
Basic knowledge of configuration baselines and version control.
Basic knowledge of configuration control boards and change-review processes.
Basic knowledge of risk assessment related to configuration changes.
Basic knowledge of configuring and optimizing configuration-management tools.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must have an active clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and undergo a U.S. security background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Unix/Linux command-line proficiency.
Windows Server and patch-management experience.
Basic scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Version-control experience with CMPRO, GitLab, or Jenkins.
Experience with DoD software fielding and accreditation.
Two to three years of experience with U.S. Navy Combat Systems in at least one area, such as design, development, integration, operation, testing, or analysis.
An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide software delivery support for the C2P Integration Team, internal and external laboratories, FMS programs, and Fleet CASREPs.
Perform C2P software deliveries in alignment with fielding plans, emergent tasks, and CASREP requirements.
Update C2P Site File Hull Unique Parameters (HUP) by implementing Engineering Change Proposals tailored to specific host combat systems.
Collaborate with C2P engineers to develop platform files for newly introduced host combat systems.
Install and verify supporting C2P software, including operating systems and patches, before shipment.
Compare C2P tactical software against established, tested, and approved baselines.
Maintain data and baseline information within the C2P Guidebook program.
Administer legacy C2P site files using IBM ClearCase for version control and updates.
Improve QA procedures, hardware configurations, and supporting software for legacy and Tech-Refresh C2P releases.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISEA personnel, laboratory testers, and Navy representatives.
Oversee unclassified and classified software shipping and delivery processes in compliance with security protocols.
Maintain courier authorizations and facilitate hand-carrying classified software for local and scheduled deliveries.
Use Unix and Linux command-line tools in development and test environments.
Complete software transmittal forms and maintain accurate delivery records.
Request, verify, and dispatch quarterly C2P Tech-Refresh Windows patches.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts to support software verification.
Use configuration, application, and lifecycle management tools to enforce version control for code, packages, libraries, containers, virtual machines, releases, and documentation.
Produce and update configuration-baseline documentation.
Collaborate with project teams to integrate configuration-management practices and ensure traceability and version control.
Support change-control submission, review, and approval workflows, and participate in or support the Change Control Board as required.
Recommend and evaluate tools, methodologies, and process improvements to enhance software engineering and deployment efficiency.
Develop and enforce configuration-management plans, policies, and procedures to support compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Analyze the impacts of configuration changes and advise stakeholders on risk and compliance.
Manage and optimize configuration-management tools and databases for accurate tracking and reporting.
Conduct root-cause analysis of configuration issues and implement corrective actions.
Integrate configuration-management practices throughout the project lifecycle in collaboration with project managers, development, and operations teams.
Stay current with emerging configuration-management tools, standards, and best practices.