Senior Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Configuration Manager

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Configuration Manager to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, Acquisition Delta - Space Domain Awareness. As a Senior SDA Systems Configuration Manager, you will report directly to the Government Program Manager and provide Advisory and Assistance Services across a wide range of Configuration Management tasks across the SDA enterprise portfolio of sensor and command and control (C2) systems. Your Advisory Services to the Government include developing and evaluating processes and tools to track and ensure integrity of the technical baseline for multiple weapon systems.

Requirements

An active DoD Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
12 years of directly relevant experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD, OR, BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in Configuration Management or Configuration Control, 3 of which must be in the DoD, OR,MA/MS degree and 3 years of experience in Configuration Management or Configuration Control, 2 of which must be in the DoD
Experience developing Configuration Management processes to establish hardware and software baselines for complex systems
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and databases to maintain hardware and software baselines for complex systems
An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation
Configuration Management experience within the Department of Defense
Experience performing HW and SW configuration audits
Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling
An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation
Experience developing briefings for management
Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle
Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database

Nice To Haves

B.S. in related field
5+ years working DoD satellite operations training.
Certified DoD trainer specialized in space systems.
Microsoft Suite to include Access and Excel

Responsibilities

Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts / acquisition documentation
Review and analyze the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Manage and support Configuration Control Board (CCB) / review board processes for Program Office, including planning, minutes, and actions
Assist the Government in developing and administering configuration management plans; maintaining design traceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for and attending major events such as, but not limited to, TIMs, PDRs, CDRs, PCAs, FCAs, and CCBs
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
Support Engineering Assessments and 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
Review, report, and analyze the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s data/item delivery status and conformance to CDRL requirements
Work closely with program management, systems engineers, and product support specialists in an integrated product team environment
Maintain design traceability and integrity
Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and plan/conduct design audits. The contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment
Maintain a variety of electronic files and websites utilizing web-based applications
Track program Deficiency Reports (DRs)
Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction
Other duties as required/requested by the Government and the contract