IT Configuration Manager

Job Description
This position is for a Configuration Manager. You'll be the strategist who will gather information and working with the DBAs and Developer, you'll collaborate and build a database to gather ticketing stats and other key data. This will enable us to see key data and trends as well as equipment needs and help us with long range planning. Other CM duties are shown below. We need you and your strong expertise in this very exciting role!
The primary scope of duties is to coordinate and administer all Configuration Management activities, including formulating procedures for and executing the introduction of changes to engineering documents; and overseeing the review of released engineering change data and change documentation activities to ensure adherence to configuration management procedures and policies.
The Configuration Manage shall leverage modern configuration, application, and life cycle-management tools and processes to maintain version control for software code, packages, libraries, containers, virtual machines, releases, and documents. Maintain ownership of the program's Configuration Management Plan, facilitate Configuration Control Boards, and support the establishment of the Configuration Management Library. Provide support for planning and producing a configuration control and management process that will assist with implementing and sustaining procedures for controlling modifications to baseline hardware, firmware, software, and documentation to ensure the protection of the Network infrastructure against improper modifications before, during, and after implementation. Provide support for planning and producing a process for reporting and recording changes to installed baseline equipment, equipment configuration specifications, and site locations.
Coordinate the interaction between engineering, integration team, logistics, and program management to ensure appropriate changes are documented.
The Configuration Manager shall, under the guidance of the Deputy Program Manager, be responsible performing the following duties:

• Interface with the community, which includes project managers, developers, technical system owners and business system owners and serves as a resource for Release Management involvement on new projects and implementations.
• Support developers, users, and the Quality Assurance team regarding code storage, builds, and movement of code from development through the test phases and into the production environment through automation.
• Responsible for the build/deploy templates for automation within Release Management.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all change control and version control processes.
• Research, correct, and respond timely and accurately to issues.
• Weigh business needs against change control concerns and articulates issues to management.
• Promote approved software to test and production environments.
• Support Customer Engineering Review Board and Configuration Control Board meetings and decisions.

• Create reports and coordinate with the project team to resolve noted discrepancies.
• Enforce and maintain Configuration Management Plans for different programs.
• Develop, document, implement, and enforce procedures for using the CM environment.
• Perform CM audits on the integrity of the software CM processes.
• Manage the CI process to include but not limited to developing CIs and populating the ITSM database.
• Assess project ticketing needs and make recommendations for best meeting those needs.
• Create and implement CM plans to satisfy customer requirements. Train team members on CM processes and requirements. Identify and correct deviations from established processes.
• Continuously evaluate how well CM plans are meeting customer needs. Suggest and implement refinements to the plans as needed.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4 years of experience implementing, maintaining, and managing IT Configuration Management in a complex IT environment
• Experience running Configuration Control Boards, meetings and other required briefings as directed by the government.
• Knowledge of IT Configuration Management programs, techniques, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of how software works in a production and test environment and how to structure and organize product deliverables.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong presentation skills including the ability to create and present content in a manner that appeals to audiences of all technical levels.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills conducive to team building.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated team, as well as independently.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $61830 - $105120
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.