Senior Configuration Manager
About The Position
Astrion is hiring a Senior Configuration Manager to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts. C3BM is tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force Battle Network that provides resilient decision advantage for the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition forces. The division’s work spans architecture and systems engineering, operational response, mission integration, and acquisition efforts including the Advanced Battle Management System and Space. The role supports configuration management, data management, and software baseline control for critical weapon systems programs. Working with program management, systems engineering, software development, quality assurance, and contracting teams, the manager ensures technical baselines are compliant, traceable, and controlled throughout the system lifecycle. The position also supports change control, audits, contractor deliverables, CDRL management, software releases, program repositories, and acquisition and contractual documentation.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must hold and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 12 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the Department of Defense.
Nice To Haves
- 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 databases such as Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
- Experience supporting CCBs and change management.
- Experience supporting PCA/FCA activities.
- Experience with configuration management repositories and baseline management.
- Experience with software release management and version control.
- Experience with IT system configuration auditing.
- Experience with documentation and data deliverable management.
- 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
- Manage configuration baselines for software, hardware, engineering documentation, technical drawings, and related program artifacts.
- Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), engineering reviews, and change management activities.
- Review, analyze, and process engineering changes, Change Requests (CRs), Discrepancy Reports (DRs), and Problem Reports (PRs).
- Maintain configuration identification, status accounting, change control records, and configuration management repositories.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management Plans and related documentation, including CCB Charters.
- Support Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), design reviews, and technical interchange meetings; conduct on-site PCAs at operational and test locations.
- Review contractor deliverables for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and adherence to Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements.
- Receive, process, track, and route CDRL deliveries for program management office review and adjudication; coordinate contractor responses and review cycles.
- Prepare DD Form 1423 packages and support CDRL planning activities.
- Draft and coordinate Procuring Contracting Officer Letters (PCOLs) supporting CDRL approval and rejection actions.
- Support software release management, baseline integrity, version control, licensing activities, and repository administration.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and documentation to support program management and engineering decisions.
- Maintain program documentation repositories, including SharePoint and related data management systems; serve as site owner and administrator for SharePoint, MEARS, and other program repositories.
- Support development and review of acquisition and contractual documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), DD Form 1423s, and PCOLs.
- Collaborate with program managers, engineers, quality teams, and leadership in an integrated product team environment.
- Lead and support CCB activities, engineering change discussions, and software versioning strategy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
