Software Configuration Management Manager

SAIC•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is hiring a Software Configuration Management (CM) Manager for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity (SSA) supporting the V-22 Osprey. The manager will be part of the PMA-275 government Software Integrated Product Team (IPT), which modifies aircraft and ground system software to correct defects, implement new capabilities, and improve aircraft readiness and maintainability. The role works closely with Government and Industry software suppliers, the Fleet Support Team, and fleet maintainers to control and distribute critical aircraft software across the V-22 fleet. The Software CM Manager leads end-to-end Tactical System Software (TSS) release operations. This includes oversight of software configuration processes, initial build generation, internal laboratory testing, flight test support, validation and verification activities, and fleet software distribution. The position helps ensure warfighters have access to the latest aircraft and ground system software capabilities. This is a hybrid/remote role located in Indianapolis, Indiana; candidates must be local to the area. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant configuration management experience; or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience; or a PhD and 0 years of related experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance after starting.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Must be local to the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of software development processes.
Experience with Military Fleet Support Teams and maintainers.

Responsibilities

Direct Release Team configuration management activities to produce software builds according to established schedules, processes, and quality standards.
Advise SSA Engineering and Software IPT leadership on software configuration matters, release readiness, technical and schedule impacts, risks, and other time-sensitive concerns.
Partner with V-22 SSA Engineers, IPTs, and industry partners to identify, update, and maintain Tactical System Software configurations.
Maintain accurate and current V-22 software configuration records.
Own V-22 software configuration documentation and ensure fleet and flight test configuration authorizations are accurate, current, controlled, and distributed.
Coordinate with flight test activities to forecast upcoming software releases and flight test requirements.
Monitor fleet software-release compliance and provide status updates to leadership.
Partner with Fleet Service Teams to provide software triage and troubleshooting support for fleet software configuration and loading issues.
Collaborate with V-22 software engineers across IPTs, industry partners, and subject-matter experts to draft Engineering Change Proposal documentation supporting V-22 software suite releases.
Update, maintain, and continuously improve internal software configuration management and release standard operating procedures.