Configuration Manager III

Ignite Digital•Charleston, SC

7d•$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within. Ignite Digital is a mission‑driven technology and professional services company supporting Department of Defense and Federal organizations across complex engineering, logistics, digital modernization, and lifecycle management environments. Our teams deliver disciplined configuration control, high‑accuracy documentation, and enterprise‑grade processes that support critical national defense programs. Ignite Digital is looking for a Configuration Manager III for the Charleston, SC area to support a cybersecurity project for the U.S. Navy. The Configuration Manager III is a senior technical specialist who oversees configuration management activities across highly complex projects. This role requires extensive experience in equipment, software, and systems inventories; configuration tracking and control; documentation support; and technical oversight of configuration workflows. The ideal candidate can supervise teams, establishing disciplined CM processes, and ensure precise tracking and documentation of all configuration changes across assigned programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science
Candidate must be eligible for DoW TS/SCI upon hiring
Minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience in configuration management and support.
Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in configuration management, including experience with CM software support packages commonly used in project management.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of others and to serve as a technical task or team lead.
Experience supporting DoW programs or government technical environments
Familiarity with CM Pro, CMPRO, or similar configuration management software
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and customer‑support mindset
Ability to work independently and lead technical teams

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic site inventory to create and maintain accurate inventories of equipment, software, and systems.
Prepare, maintain, and inventory technical drawings for assigned projects.
Research data and create/maintain inventory and technical databases for active workstreams.
Prepare configuration change requests and verify, track, and document all configuration changes.
Perform logistic‑related tasks, including shipping, receiving, tracking, and disposal of equipment/software/systems.
Coordinate equipment and software utilization among users to ensure availability, accuracy, and compliance.
Provide documentation support, ensuring all configuration artifacts meet program standards.
Conduct quality assurance checks on drawings and documentation produced by other CM specialists.
Serve as task or team lead, supervising configuration management staff and ensuring adherence to CM processes and best practices.
Provide training in configuration management processes, tools, and systems.