
Configuration Manager
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- $165,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The CM will lead the implementation and administration of configuration management tools, including PTC Windchill (or equivalent), to maintain configuration accountability, traceability, and compliance with contractual and programmatic requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Product Office’s Configuration Management Plan (CMP) in compliance with DoD and Army acquisition regulations and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-973, MIL-HDBK-61A, ANSI/EIA-649).
- Establish and maintain hardware and software configuration baselines for SIGINT and EW weapon systems across all program phases (development, production, fielding, and sustainment).
- Manage and operate the configuration management database and repository using PTC Windchill (or equivalent CM tool), ensuring accurate recordkeeping of configuration items (CIs), engineering drawings, software versions, and technical documentation.
- Oversee the identification, documentation, and control of configuration changes via the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and Request for Deviation/Waiver (RFD/RFW) processes.
- Coordinate and facilitate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and ensure all approved changes are implemented, verified, and documented.
- Interface with systems engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, logisticians, quality assurance, and contracting personnel to ensure configuration status accounting is accurate and complete.
- Conduct configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audit, Physical Configuration Audit) to verify that as-built products match as-designed documentation and requirements.
- Maintain compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance policies regarding configuration documentation and software control.
- Support technical data package (TDP) development, review, and delivery in accordance with acquisition milestones and contractual deliverables.
- Provide CM-related training, guidance, and subject matter expertise to team members and stakeholders.
- Experience with managing change control of Configuration items. Change controls include participating in review boards, processing change proposals, and CCBs.
- Knowledge of DoD and Army CM policies, standards, and procedures.
- Experience with CM software tools (e.g., PTC Windchill, IBM Rational ClearCase, Git, or similar).
- Familiarity with SIGINT and/or EW systems, or other military C4ISR systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent technical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Minimum 5 years of experience in configuration management for complex hardware and software systems, preferably in a DoD acquisition environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; or demonstrated equivalent work experience.
- TS/SCI strongly preferred.
- 10 years of CM experience desired.
- Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII, CMPIC, NDIA CM).
- Experience supporting ACAT I–III programs in all acquisition phases.
- Working knowledge of Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.
- Experience conducting configuration audits and managing technical data packages.
- Prior experience in a defense contractor environment or military acquisition program office.
- Ability to travel occasionally to contractor facilities, test ranges, and fielding sites (CONUS and OCONUS) may be required. 15%
- Ability to work in office/field/lab environments