Lifecycle Configuration Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re the kind of professional who understands that every system, update, and modification has to be controlled, traceable, and mission-ready, this role puts you at the center of that discipline. We’re seeking a Lifecycle Configuration Manager to support critical Department of Defense programs at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. In this position, you’ll ensure configuration integrity across the full system lifecycle—managing baselines, tracking changes, and maintaining the technical accuracy needed to support complex, high-impact defense capabilities. This is a role for someone who thrives in structured environments where precision, accountability, and lifecycle discipline directly support mission success.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Secret Security Clearance Required
5+ years of experience in Configuration Management, Data Management, or Systems Engineering support (journeyman level)
Experience managing configuration baselines across the system lifecycle (development, test, deployment, sustainment)
Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or defense-related engineering environments strongly preferred
Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
Familiarity with lifecycle sustainment and product support processes

Responsibilities

Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts.
Archive acquisition documentation.
Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.
Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and record approved changes and results.
Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.
Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes.
Review the CCB membership list for currency and completeness.
Support Engineering Assessments.
Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs).
Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items.
Report the Development/Sustainment’s data delivery status.
Support pre- and contract award data reviews.
Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements.
Other duties as assigned.