Configuration Manager

Amentum•Houston, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Configuration Manager to support the Conventional Test Facilities (CTF) program, a U.S. Navy launch test facilities Research and Development program supporting weapons-system capability testing for Navy submarines and surface ships. This position is critical to day-to-day CTF operations and provides support to the broader R&D program. The Configuration Manager owns configuration and technical-documentation management for the program. The role establishes documentation policies, procedures, and workflows; manages the documentation library, routing, version control, and quality checks; and acts as the program’s point of contact for documentation questions and status. The position also manages the program SharePoint, coordinates documentation needs with the team scheduler, and participates in or leads program-wide configuration-management briefs. This is a remote position with approximately 25% travel, typically planned well in advance. The listed compensation range is $90,000–$120,000. Amentum notes that actual compensation may vary based on factors including responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, agreements, and applicable laws.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Eight to twelve years of experience in configuration management, documentation management, scheduling, or analytical/organizational management.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Adobe, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated administrative experience supporting senior leaders, internal teams, and customers.
Ability to work autonomously while maintaining alignment with leadership intent.
Strong attention to detail and ability to understand the broader organizational context.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a technical documentation manager for weapons or aerospace programs.
Current DoD Secret or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Configuration Manager for the CTF Program.
Establish policies and procedures for technical and engineering documents on the CTF program.
Establish documentation workflows across the program.
Oversee the program documentation library and document-routing process.
Manage the electronic documentation library and ensure appropriate version control.
Conduct final quality-control checks of documentation before routing.
Redact information from documents in Adobe when necessary.
Own test-series documentation, including technical drawings, technical manuals, technical reports, and other required documents.
Serve as the primary point of contact for documentation-process and status questions.
Manage the program SharePoint to ensure it is effective.
Work with the team scheduler to incorporate technical-documentation needs into the schedule.
Participate in or lead program-wide briefs regarding configuration-management status.
Perform other related duties in support of the team.