Configuration Manager

Leidos • Alexandria, VA

11d • $116,350 - $210,325 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a Configuration Manager to provide Configuration Management (CM) and lifecycle management support for operational systems. The role establishes and maintains configuration baselines, tracks configuration items and hardware/software assets, manages change control and audits, and develops and implements CM policies, procedures, and processes throughout the system lifecycle. The Configuration Manager works with PMO, Operations, Tech Refresh, and Government teams, and provides mentoring, training, and guidance to Configuration Management personnel. The position supports accurate accountability, effective lifecycle management, configuration control, documentation, and compliance with customer and program requirements.

This is a 100% on-site position in a SCIF in Alexandria, Virginia. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, or candidates must have active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain and maintain a polygraph. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 10 or more years of experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Configuration Management within a large, complex, or government environment.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining hardware/software configuration baselines, inventories, asset records, and associated documentation.
• Experience supporting change control, configuration or asset audits, inventory reconciliation, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, SOPs, standards, and process improvements.
• Experience managing hardware and software assets, licenses, maintenance contracts, equipment records, and other lifecycle information.
• Experience leading, mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to team members, including coordinating work and supporting team development.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify discrepancies, risks, and dependencies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including preparing documentation, reports, briefings, and status updates for Government and senior program stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, or active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving as a Configuration Management lead or senior technical subject matter expert.
• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community, Department of War, Federal Government, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience with ITIL, Configuration Management, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies or certifications.
• Experience developing configuration/asset management reports, metrics, dashboards, technical briefings, and process documentation for Government or senior program stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management plans, policies, procedures, standards, processes, and configuration baselines for operational systems.
• Manage configuration items throughout the system lifecycle, including hardware and software inventory, versioning, ownership, location, documentation, maintenance, and disposition.
• Manage change control, including evaluating proposed changes, assessing impacts, coordinating stakeholder reviews, documenting decisions, and updating configuration baselines.
• Conduct configuration audits, inventory reconciliations, and baseline assessments to ensure configuration and asset information is accurate, complete, and accountable.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, installation guides, knowledge bases, configuration records, change logs, and centralized repositories.
• Coordinate COTS/GOTS software releases, configuration activities, technical engagements, and related work across engineering, developmental, operational, logistics, and Government teams.
• Develop configuration management reports, metrics, briefings, and status updates for program management and Government stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate configuration, asset, and operational risks, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, accountability, and mission effectiveness.
• Provide mentoring, training, and technical guidance to Configuration Management team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior