AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking our next Configuration Management Specialist!! The Configuration Management Specialist II supports the NISSC 3 program by executing configuration management (CM) activities to ensure system and documentation baselines remain accurate, traceable, and current across operational and development environments. This role focuses on configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and audit support for NISSC 3 systems and associated documentation.
Responsibilities• The specialist works in close coordination with the Emergency/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance (EDLM/UDLM) Manager and other stakeholders to manage changes arising from internal development as well as integration of external provider systems. The position requires strong attention to detail, disciplined execution of CM processes, and proficiency with CM and data management tools.
Perform configuration identification, change control, and configuration status accounting in accordance with NISSC 3 CM processes and program standards.• Maintain accurate, current system and documentation baselines in designated repositories, including baselines impacted by integration of external provider systems.• Support and participate in configuration audits (functional and physical), including preparation of audit data, records, and supporting documentation.• Maintain logs of all approved changes, including hardware, software, documentation, and interface updates, ensuring full traceability and auditability.• Prepare draft configuration management (CM) plans and procedures; support coordination, review, and updates to CM-related documentation.• Assist with creation, maintenance, and control of baseline documentation (drawings, interface control documents, requirements, design documents, etc.).• Generate and deliver configuration status reports, ensuring compliance with data integrity and reporting standards.• Participate in integration audits; develop associated checklists, data collection mechanisms, and summary reports for management and audit teams.• Ensure all baseline documentation updates are complete, accurate, and approved through formal change control processes.• Coordinate closely with the EDLM/UDLM Manager to ensure urgent and emergency depot-level maintenance changes are properly captured, reviewed, and documented within CM systems.• Use designated repositories and CM tools to track configuration items (CIs), changes, and status, and to support integration and status reporting.• Support process improvement activities related to configuration management, documentation control, and data integrity.
Qualifications- 4–6 years of relevant experience in configuration management, systems engineering support, or a closely related discipline.• Demonstrated experience applying configuration management principles, including change control, configuration identification, and configuration status accounting.• Experience supporting or conducting system or configuration audits and preparing configuration management plans and/or procedures.• Experience working in structured, process-driven environments (DoD, aerospace, defense, or critical infrastructure preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or closely related disciplines: Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity / Computer Science (CS) / Information Systems (IS) / Data Science / Software Engineering• OR equivalent DoD/Military training and experience in configuration management, systems maintenance, cyber/IT, or related field.
- Active Secret clearance at time of hire.• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI as required by the program.
- • Possession of at least one of the following: CND, GFACT, GSEC, or Security+ (Security+ CE acceptable).• Must meet 8140 requirements for the applicable role category within required timelines.
Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities
These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $82,100.00/Yr. - USD $137,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Skills Required
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in configuration management, systems engineering support, or a closely related discipline
- Experience applying configuration management principles, including change control, configuration identification, and configuration status accounting
- Experience supporting or conducting system or configuration audits
- Experience preparing configuration management plans and procedures
- Experience working in structured, process-driven environments such as DoD, aerospace, defense, or critical infrastructure
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Equivalent DoD or military training and experience in configuration management, systems maintenance, cyber/IT, or a related field
- Active Secret clearance at time of hire
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance as required by the program
- At least one of the following certifications: CND, GFACT, GSEC, or Security+; Security+ CE is acceptable
- Meet DoD 8140 requirements for the applicable role category within required timelines
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
