Configuration Manager, Senior

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Randolph AFB, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a senior Configuration Manager to establish and implement configuration management (CM) policies, procedures, and technology in support of the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division. The role provides governance, lifecycle baseline integrity, and change control across the AFLCMC/GBH portfolio-wide systems, especially the Military Personnel Database (MilPDS) and its modernization pathways to Enterprise Resource Planning Common Services (ERP CS). The position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division and requires experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite, particularly Jira and Confluence, to implement CM. The Configuration Manager provides and maintains CM for system artifacts, preserves acquisition documentation, reviews contractor CM programs and data deliveries, administers configuration files and records, and implements CM plans. The role supports change-control boards, assessments, audits, software delivery and contract data reviews, requirements and change tracking, configuration libraries and repositories, and the integrity of system baselines throughout development and sustainment. It also assists the Government with configuration control for ERP and IT systems, including configuration documentation, inventory and status accounting, access controls, audits, and software packaging and delivery. This is an onsite position with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and 10–20% travel. The position is not contingent upon a contract award. Relocation assistance is not available. A TIER 1 clearance is required to start, and candidates must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoW clearance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One of the following education and experience combinations: a master’s or doctorate in a related field and 10 years of relevant technical or professional experience, including 5 years in the DoW; a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoW; or 15 years of directly related experience with the required certifications, including 8 years in the DoW.
Extensive knowledge and proficiency in CM within the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoD CM regulations and policies.
IT configuration management experience in a Department of Defense environment.
Formal training and knowledge of CM directives, standards, principles, and techniques, including planning, identification, control, audit/verification, and status accounting.
Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
Experience with the technical and administrative management of CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling; tools cited include Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, AWS Config, Azure DevOps Server, Insight, and Star Team.
Experience producing release notes and CM reports.
In-depth understanding of configuration change control, the Configuration/Change Control Board’s role, and change-control documentation.
Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience developing management briefings.
Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle.
Ability to enter and manage system configuration items in a database.
Ability to critically analyze problems, identify and interpret issues and relationships, research and assess information, identify errors and inconsistencies, present findings, and solve problems.
Extensive technical writing experience, including designing accurate, concise, clear documents and presentations for varied purposes and audiences; collaboration, presentation, and research skills.
Ability to assist with CM plans, design traceability and integrity, change-control boards, and major events such as TIMs, PDRs, CDRs, PCAs, FCAs, and CCBs.
TIER 1 clearance required to start and/or ability to obtain and maintain a DoW clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certification in software configuration management is desired.
Knowledge of Agile principles, methodologies, and enabling technologies such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
Knowledge of CM requirements supporting ongoing Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) audits.
Ability to maintain an IAT/IAM Level II certification is highly desired; Security+ or an equivalent or higher certification is specified.

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain CM for relevant system artifacts, including documentation, source code, build files, and scripts, so the Government can build and release a working system to the appropriate production environment.
Archive acquisition documentation and maintain CM files, including configuration identification, change control, and status-accounting records.
Review and evaluate contractor CM programs and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Implement and administer configuration management plans for software, hardware, firmware, peripherals, and IT systems.
Participate in and manage cross-functional boards, including CCBs, FRBs, and RRBs; record meeting minutes and manage proposed and approved changes.
Review change-control board membership lists for currency and completeness.
Support engineering assessments and prepare for, conduct, or support audits such as PCAs and FCAs; record findings, minutes, and action items.
Report contractor software delivery status and support pre- and post-contract-award data reviews, including meeting attendance and minutes.
Review contractor conformance to CDRL requirements and manage Government and contractor correspondence.
Support workflow establishment and ensure configuration items are identified and documented; track deliverables and responses.
Support paper and automated archival systems for covered documentation.
Work in an integrated product team with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen, and design and manufacturing engineers.
Maintain design traceability and integrity; control system baselines and maintain baseline integrity for major and minor releases, patches, and software maintenance.
Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes, and notices; plan and conduct design audits.
Assist the Government with configuration control for ERP and IT systems, including configuration planning, documentation and data maintenance, and inventory and configuration status accounting.
Track and manage ECPs, CRs, and DRs/PRs throughout the system development and sustainment lifecycle.
Perform QA checks on functional, allocated, and product system baselines.
Support software licensing, packaging, and delivery to users; maintain the CM library and software repository.
Evaluate data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems.
Evaluate the effectiveness of CM plans, identify potential and existing problems, and recommend resolutions.
Audit and review IT system configurations for compliance with required specifications; control IT system configurations.
Develop and manage access and change-control guidelines and procedures to prevent unauthorized access or changes to system configurations.