Configuration Manager- REMOTE

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7 Locations
In-Office or Remote
64K-104K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Defense
The Role
Manages configuration baselines, change control, audits, documentation, requirements traceability, and configuration records for a multinational SATCOM acquisition, deployment, and sustainment program. Develops Configuration Management Plans, administers engineering changes, maintains hardware, software, firmware, BOM, and technical data baselines, and supports technical reviews, customer audits, acceptance activities, and integrated logistics sustainment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Title: Configuration Management SpecialistLocation: This position is open to candidates residing in locations where Fairwinds Technologies is currently registered to employ. Current eligible locations include the DMV area, FL, GA, SC, NC, NY, CO, and TX. Eligible locations are subject to change based on business needs and employment registration requirements. Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employmentCompensation Range: $64,255 - $104,255 annually (dependent upon experience)Travel Requirement: N/A


Position SummaryThe Configuration Management Specialist supports a multinational SATCOM terminal acquisition, deployment, and sustainment program. This position is responsible for establishing, maintaining, auditing, and controlling configuration baselines across hardware, software, firmware, documentation, product support data, logistics artifacts, and in-service support activities. The Configuration Manager works closely with Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Integrated Logistics Support personnel, cybersecurity teams, quality assurance representatives, subcontractors, and customers to ensure configuration integrity throughout the entire system lifecycle. Responsibilities include baseline management, engineering change control, configuration audits, documentation control, requirements traceability, and sustainment support activities.Supervisory position: Y ☐ N ☒Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management processes and procedures in accordance with STANAG 4427, ISO 10007, and program requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) and controlled program documentation.
  • Establish and maintain Functional, Allocated, Product, and Operational Baselines throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Maintain Configuration Item hierarchies and support configuration traceability across systems and documentation.
  • Administer Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Change Requests.
  • Coordinate change review, approval, implementation, verification, and configuration status accounting activities.
  • Develop and maintain product baseline documentation, Bills of Material (BOMs), part records, software versions, and technical data packages.
  • Establish document control procedures and ensure version control, release management, and compliance with customer requirements.
  • Maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) and verify consistency across engineering, logistics, testing, training, and sustainment documentation.
  • Plan and execute Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs).
  • Support technical reviews, acceptance activities, corrective action tracking, and customer audits.
  • Collaborate with Integrated Logistics Support teams to ensure configuration data supports reliability, provisioning, maintenance, obsolescence management, and product support efforts.
  • Maintain configuration records associated with repairs, software updates, hardware upgrades, and engineering changes.
  • Manage controlled documentation and status reporting within project collaboration portals and configuration management databases.
Required QualificationsEducation
  • Associate’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Logistics, Computer Science, Technical Management, or a related discipline.
  • Equivalent military or defense-industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of Configuration Management experience supporting defense, aerospace, telecommunications, systems integration, or SATCOM programs.
  • Experience managing hardware, software, firmware, and technical documentation baselines.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting engineering change management processes.
  • Experience maintaining configuration records within CMDB or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
  • Experience supporting audits, technical reviews, and customer acceptance activities.

Compensation - Salary

At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience. Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, exempt position.

 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: 

Must be eligible to work in the US.

 

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Logistics, Computer Science, Technical Management, or a related discipline; equivalent military or defense-industry experience may substitute.
  • At least 8 years of Configuration Management experience in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, systems integration, or SATCOM programs.
  • Experience managing hardware, software, firmware, and technical documentation baselines.
  • Experience supporting engineering change management processes, including ECPs, ECOs, and change requests.
  • Experience maintaining configuration records in CMDB or PLM systems.
  • Experience supporting audits, technical reviews, and customer acceptance activities.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance at the time of employment.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
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The Company
HQ: Annapolis, MD
35 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Fairwinds Technologies is a systems integrator and engineering services company that offers a full spectrum of communications solutions from planning and design to implementation and post deployment support. Offering integrated, reliable and affordable solutions, Fairwinds believes working closely with Customers to design and develop a custom, technical design that best fits their requirements is paramount. This level of service sets our company apart from agencies that sell pre-packaged box solutions that may not fully meet a complex need. Today, highly mobile, interoperable, rugged, and secure technology; anywhere – anytime is expected and Fairwinds delivers. We service land, maritime and airborne Customer requirements domestically and internationally.

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