Software Configuration Management Manager

SAIC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is hiring a Software Configuration Management (CM) Manager to support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity (SSA) for the V-22 Osprey. The role is part of the 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 manager 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 manager leads end-to-end Tactical System Software (TSS) release operations, overseeing software configuration processes, initial build generation, internal laboratory testing, flight-test support, validation and verification, and fleet software distribution. This is a hybrid/remote role located in Indianapolis, Indiana; candidates must be local to the area. Occasional travel may be required, with travel listed as 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering and at least five years of relevant configuration management experience; or a master’s degree and at least three years of experience; or a Ph.D. and zero 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.

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 configuration matters, release readiness, technical and schedule impacts, risks, and other time-sensitive concerns.
Work with V-22 SSA Engineers, IPTs, and industry partners to identify, update, and maintain Tactical System Software configurations.
Maintain current and accurate 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 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, industry partners, and subject-matter experts to draft Engineering Change Proposal documentation for V-22 software suite releases.
Update, maintain, and continuously improve internal software configuration management and release standard operating procedures.