Principal Configuration Manager

BAE Systems Plc•Vicksburg, MS

59d•$94,728 - $161,038•Onsite

About The Position

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal Configuration Manager, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. As a Principal Configuration Manager, you'll provide comprehensive configuration management in accordance with ITIL 4 standards, DoD Army directives (e.g., AR 25-2), and broader government guidance, ensuring accurate tracking of configuration items (CIs) to enable reliable service operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include capturing and maintaining detailed attributes and relationships of configuration items, maintaining and optimizing the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), and developing and enforcing configuration control processes. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and approve configuration changes, conduct audits, and resolve discrepancies in the CMDB. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of experience in configuration management, with hands-on expertise in ITIL-aligned CMDB maintenance and CI governance in large enterprise or government settings
Proven track record capturing and maintaining CI attributes/relationships to support IT service delivery, including integration with ITSM platforms
Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
Strong knowledge of ITIL 4 practices (particularly Configuration Management), DoD Army directives (e.g., AR 25-2), and federal guidance for IT asset management
Proficiency in CMDB tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Atrium) and data modeling for complex relationships
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills for audit preparation and stakeholder coordination
Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness

Nice To Haves

Certified Warranty Administrator (CWA) certification
Experience supporting DoD Army or large federal contracts, including CMDB audits and compliance with RMF or DISA standards
ITIL 4 Managing Professional (MP) certification, with focus on service configuration and continual improvement
Background in automation scripting (e.g., PowerShell, JavaScript) for CMDB data management and reporting
Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT - CGEIT)

Responsibilities

capturing and maintaining detailed attributes and relationships of configuration items
maintaining and optimizing the Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
developing and enforcing configuration control processes
collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and approve configuration changes
conduct audits
resolve discrepancies in the CMDB

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards