Senior Configuration Management Specialist

CGI•Aberdeen, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Specialist providing a critical role in establishing, controlling, and maintaining the technical baselines that enable successful modernization of the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) systems. This position ensures configuration integrity across engineering, data management, and fielded system baselines for a variety of ground combat systems. The Senior CM Specialist provides authoritative oversight of change control, documentation accuracy, and digital configuration processes, ensuring changes are properly reviewed, approved, and implemented. This role is essential to maintaining technical rigor and traceability for a high-visibility modernization program. This position is located in Aberdeen, MD.

Requirements

BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Equivalent experience acceptable per program requirements
Up to 5 additional years of CM experience may substitute for degree
8+ years of Configuration Management experience within a Defense environment
Experience evaluating engineering change impacts on system baselines
Proven experience reviewing and managing engineering documentation and release processes
Demonstrated ability to manage baselines, lead CCBs, and support major audit activities
Experience with hardware and software CM processes across full lifecycle
Strong understanding of MIL-STD-973, EIA-649, or similar CM standards
Proficiency with engineering documentation, drawings, product structure, and BOMs
Familiarity with PLM tools or CM databases (e.g., PTC Windchill, CMPro, SLATE, JAMA, DOORS)
Ability to interpret engineering data for CM control and traceability
Experience supporting design reviews, change control processes, and technical audits
Ability to lead cross-functional review boards and coordinate CM actions across technical teams
Strong communication skills for presenting change impacts, CM reports, and audit findings
Ability to work with engineers, testers, logisticians, and PMs to maintain configuration discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital engineering environments and model-based configuration approaches
Knowledge of version-controlled software repositories (e.g., Git), when supporting software-intensive systems
Familiarity with automated workflow tools or CM dashboards
Experience supporting C5ISR, Command-and-Control, or tactical military systems
Familiarity with agile development environments and hybrid CM frameworks
Experience supporting system fielding and sustainment activities
CM certification (e.g., CMII, CMCP, CMPIC)
DAWIA Engineering, Logistics, or Program Management certification
ITIL, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certifications
Strong analytical ability to assess change impacts and configuration risks
Experience creating CM documentation, SOPs, and process improvements
Ability to mentor junior CM staff or support team-wide CM training

Responsibilities

Establish, maintain, and document system and subsystem configuration baselines
Review engineering release documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization
Ensure all design and technical changes are accurately reflected in configuration items and supporting artifacts
Manage hardware, software, and documentation baselines throughout the lifecycle
Administer and enforce configuration change control processes across all program teams
Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), and related artifacts for impacts to cost, schedule, and system performance
Coordinate and lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and technical review working groups
Ensure only validated, approved changes are integrated into technical baselines
Track and report status of all configuration items, documentation, and change actions
Maintain traceability of changes through digital databases, CM tools, and audit logs
Provide configuration metrics, audit results, and readiness reports to leadership
Lead Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
Support internal and external audits to verify configuration compliance and documentation accuracy
Ensure all engineering and logistics documentation meets audit-ready standards
Develop CM and Data Management Plans based on program requirements
Manage technical documentation, interface control documents, drawings, and product structures
Ensure CM documentation is current, controlled, and compliant with DoD standards
Coordinate with engineering, logistics, quality assurance, test, and program management teams
Support design reviews, integration events, and fielding readiness reviews from a CM perspective
Ensure CM processes align