Configuration Manager, Senior - Secret

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a SeniorConfiguration Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Essential Job Functions:

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.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.    

Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 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

Pay Range and Benefits: There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $90,220 - $120,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.