Configuration Manager

PPT Solutions, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

PPT Solutions is seeking a Configuration Manager in Huntsville, Alabama. Responsibilities for the Configuration Manager: Provide configuration status accounting and configuration change control for the hardware and software configuration items. Provide CM support for the Configuration Control Board (CCB) to include scheduling, agendas, minutes, and CCB directives, via the Government’s TopVue database, and in person. Provide guidance for development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Requests for Variances (RFV). Process, review, and provide recommendations for approval/disapproval on Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Requests for Variance (RFV), CM Plans, configuration audit plans and reports, CDRL deliveries, and Statements of Work. Review Technical Data Packages for accuracy, and compliance with engineering and technical data standards. Interface with program contractors to provide guidance on program CM issues and to monitor risks and contractual compliance. Communicate in writing and orally with internal organizations and functional teams, external Government agencies, and contractors to provide CM/DM guidance, program alternatives, and courses of action. Participate in, and provide CM support to program meetings, working groups, and Integrated Product Teams (IPT). Participate in performing Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) at production contractor or subcontractor facilities. Support the development of Configuration Management plans and processes.

Requirements

Must have 12 years of relevant experience.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.
Must be able to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience using databases.
Data delivery schedule management.
Ability to interpret contract requirements and relate them to CDRL deliverable requirements.
Ability to interpret and follow Government policies, procedures, and regulations.
Excellent written, oral and presentation/communication skills.
Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and multitasking.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Provide configuration status accounting and configuration change control for the hardware and software configuration items.
Provide CM support for the Configuration Control Board (CCB) to include scheduling, agendas, minutes, and CCB directives, via the Government’s TopVue database, and in person.
Provide guidance for development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Requests for Variances (RFV).
Process, review, and provide recommendations for approval/disapproval on Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Requests for Variance (RFV), CM Plans, configuration audit plans and reports, CDRL deliveries, and Statements of Work.
Review Technical Data Packages for accuracy, and compliance with engineering and technical data standards.
Interface with program contractors to provide guidance on program CM issues and to monitor risks and contractual compliance.
Communicate in writing and orally with internal organizations and functional teams, external Government agencies, and contractors to provide CM/DM guidance, program alternatives, and courses of action.
Participate in, and provide CM support to program meetings, working groups, and Integrated Product Teams (IPT).
Participate in performing Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) at production contractor or subcontractor facilities.
Support the development of Configuration Management plans and processes.