Configuration Management Specialist

IntelliDyne • Falls Church, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Configuration Management Specialist to support a Government IT services contract. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing configuration control processes, ensuring the integrity of technical documentation and software, and coordinating all aspects of the configuration management lifecycle. This position involves providing configuration management planning, ensuring compliance with established processes, and overseeing change control and auditing activities. As a Configuration Management Specialist, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to support complex, mission-critical IT systems for government clients, ensuring all products and software configurations are thoroughly managed, well-documented, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business management, mathematics or computer science; or a high school diploma and at least four (4) years of additional professional experience in the configuration management field.
• At least 2 years of experience in configuration management, preferably in a government or defense IT services environment.
• Experience with change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits in complex IT systems.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Jira, Git, SCCM, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive configuration management plans for the program in alignment with customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Define and enforce processes for configuration identification, change management, and configuration audits across the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess configuration management needs and propose solutions to ensure consistency and control in the configuration process.
• Define and maintain a system for configuration identification of all project deliverables (documents, software, hardware, etc.) throughout the lifecycle.
• Establish and document a naming convention, version control, and baseline procedures to ensure proper tracking and control of configuration items (CIs).
• Coordinate with product teams to identify and classify the components that will be managed under configuration control.
• Develop and enforce procedures for controlling changes to product documents, software, hardware, and related configurations.
• Regulate the change process to ensure that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into configuration-controlled documentation and software.
• Coordinate with the Change Control Board (CCB) to review and assess change requests, evaluating the potential impact on project schedules, cost, and quality.
• Track and report on the status of change requests, ensuring all changes are well-documented and validated prior to incorporation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of configuration items, including their status, configuration history, and current configurations.
• Provide configuration status accounting reports to management, identifying discrepancies or deviations from approved configurations.
• Track and report on the progress of configuration management activities, ensuring compliance with the configuration management plan and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular configuration audits to verify that all configuration items are properly controlled, accounted for, and in compliance with customer and contract requirements.
• Prepare and present audit reports detailing any discrepancies, non-compliance issues, or recommendations for corrective action.
• Work with the project team to address audit findings and ensure timely resolution of any configuration-related issues.
• Work closely with engineering, development, and testing teams to ensure proper configuration management practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including government representatives and subcontractors, to ensure alignment on configuration management policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to team members and project personnel on configuration management processes and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose enhancements to existing configuration management practices.
• Stay current on industry trends, government regulations, and new tools or technologies related to configuration management.

Benefits

• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional growth through annual subsidy for trainings, certifications, professional memberships as well as mentorships and job shadowing
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program, 11 holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, and government shutdown leave
• Rewards and recognition through peer awards, service year awards, spot bonuses, and annual company awards
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible work options

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees