Configuration Manager

CONFIGURATION MANAGER

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required at time of hiring

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a CONFIGURATION MANAGERsupporting the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Division, which is within the Eletronic Systems Division and located at HANSCOM AFB in Bedford, MA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS  

Education:Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

• CM experience within the DoD environment
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits
• Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
• Experience producing release notes and CM reports
• Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the CCB, and change control documentation
• Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments
• Experience developing briefings for management
• Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle
• Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database (i.e. Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, SharePoint)

Technical Skills:

• Configuration identification, change control, and status accounting
• Configuration Control Board (CCB) support and change management
• Physical and Functional Configuration Audit (PCA/FCA) support
• CM repository and baseline management
• Software release management and version control
• IT system configuration auditing
• Documentation and data deliverable management
• Microsoft Access and SharePoint administration/support

Interpersonal Skills:

• 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

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Oversee Configuration Management (CM) activities for all program artifacts, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
• Implement and manage CM plans to ensure compliance and integrity of design baselines.
• Convene and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), document approved changes, and track Change Requests.
• Support engineering assessments and maintain documentation required for audits such as 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 within an integrated product team environment.
• Provide guidance on CM plans for software, hardware, and IT systems.
• Maintain CM 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.

#CJ

#LI-ST1

Hanscom Campaign