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Leidos is looking to fill a Configuration Manager position. This role will provide Configuration Management (CM) and all lifecycle management activities supporting operational systems. The individual will establish and maintain configuration baselines, track configuration items and hardware/software assets, manage change control and audits, develop and implement CM policies, procedures, and processes throughout the system lifecycle. The Configuration Manager will work closely with PMO, Operations, Tech Refresh, and Government teams and provide mentoring, training, and guidance to Configuration Management. The individual will help ensure accurate accountability, effective lifecycle management, configuration control, documentation, and compliance with customer and program requirements. This is a 100% on-site position in a SCIF in Alexandria, VA.
Primary Tasks
- Develop, implement, and maintain (CM) plans, policies, procedures, standards, processes, and configuration baselines for all operational systems.
- Manage configuration items throughout the system lifecycle, including hardware and software inventory, versioning, ownership, location, documentation, maintenance, and disposition.
- Manage the change control process, including evaluating proposed changes, assessing impacts, coordinating stakeholder reviews, documenting decisions, and updating configuration baselines.
- Conduct configuration audits, inventory reconciliations, and baseline assessments to ensure configuration and asset information remains accurate, complete, and accountable.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, installation guides, knowledge bases, configuration records, change logs, and centralized repositories.
- Coordinate COTS/GOTS software releases, configuration activities, technical engagements, and related efforts across engineering, developmental, operational, logistics, and Government teams.
- Develop configuration management reports, metrics, briefings, and status updates for program management and Government stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate configuration, asset, and operational risks and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, accountability, and mission effectiveness.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 10+ years of experience, Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Configuration Management within a large, complex, or government environment.
- Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining hardware/software configuration baselines, inventories, asset records, and associated documentation.
- Experience supporting change control, configuration or asset audits, inventory reconciliation, and equipment lifecycle management activities.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, SOPs, standards, and process improvements.
- Experience managing hardware and software assets, licenses, maintenance contracts, equipment records, and other lifecycle information.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to team members, including coordinating work and supporting team development.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, risks, and dependencies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation, reports, briefings, and status updates for Government and senior program stakeholders.
Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
- US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as a Configuration Management lead or senior technical subject matter expert.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of War, Federal Government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience with ITIL, Configuration Management, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies or certifications.
- Experience developing configuration/asset management reports, metrics, dashboards, technical briefings, and process documentation for Government or senior program stakeholders.
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Original Posting:October 26, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 10 or more years of experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
- Experience supporting Configuration Management within a large, complex, or government environment.
- Experience establishing and maintaining hardware and software configuration baselines, inventories, asset records, and documentation.
- Experience with change control, configuration or asset audits, inventory reconciliation, and equipment lifecycle management.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, SOPs, standards, and process improvements.
- Experience managing hardware and software assets, licenses, maintenance contracts, equipment records, and lifecycle information.
- Experience leading, mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to team members.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, or active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Experience serving as a Configuration Management lead or senior technical subject matter expert.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of War, Federal Government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience with ITIL, Configuration Management, Lean Six Sigma, or related methodologies or certifications.
- Experience developing configuration or asset management reports, metrics, dashboards, briefings, and process documentation.
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
