Senior Configuration Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Senior Configuration Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor Division (AFLCMC/ESG) at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts. The ESG Division manages programs focused on developing, acquiring, fielding, and sustaining worldwide communications, battle management, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, air and ground surveillance, time-critical targeting, combat identification, radar imagery, integrated air and missile defense, and mobile and fixed C2ISR performance, exploitation, and dissemination facilities. The role oversees configuration management activities for program artifacts and helps ensure the integrity of design baselines. It supports configuration control boards, audits, engineering assessments, technical reviews, and integrated product teams. The position is full-time and salaried, with a listed annual salary range of $105,000–$115,000 depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications. An active Secret security clearance that the employee can maintain is required, as is U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the DoD.
Configuration management experience in a DoD environment.
Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
Experience managing configuration management tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
Experience producing release notes and configuration management reports.
Understanding of configuration change control processes, the role of the CCB, and change control documentation.
Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
Experience developing management briefings.
Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle.
Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database, such as Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, or SharePoint.
Experience with configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards and change management.
Experience supporting Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCA/FCA).
Experience with configuration management repositories and baseline management.
Experience with software release management and version control.
Experience with IT system configuration auditing.
Experience managing documentation and data deliverables.
Microsoft Access and SharePoint administration or support experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within integrated product teams.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Oversee configuration management activities for program artifacts, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
Implement and manage configuration management plans to ensure compliance and design baseline integrity.
Convene and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), document approved changes, and track change requests.
Support engineering assessments and maintain documentation required for Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
Track and manage data deliverables, discrepancies, and problem reports.
Collaborate with program management, systems engineers, and quality managers in an integrated product team environment.
Provide guidance on configuration management plans for software, hardware, and IT systems.
Maintain configuration management libraries and repositories, including software licensing, packaging, and delivery.
Audit IT system configurations and manage baselines, updates, and releases.
Prepare for and support major reviews, audits, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
Document findings, action items, and resolutions from assessments and reviews.