Principal Configuration Manager

Job Description
Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal Configuration Manager, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
As a Principal Configuration Manager, you'll provide comprehensive configuration management in accordance with ITIL 4 standards, DoD Army directives (e.g., AR 25-2), and broader government guidance, ensuring accurate tracking of configuration items (CIs) to enable reliable service operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include capturing and maintaining detailed attributes and relationships of configuration items, maintaining and optimizing the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), and developing and enforcing configuration control processes.
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and approve configuration changes, conduct audits, and resolve discrepancies in the CMDB. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Location Requirement
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in configuration management, with hands-on expertise in ITIL-aligned CMDB maintenance and CI governance in large enterprise or government settings
• Proven track record capturing and maintaining CI attributes/relationships to support IT service delivery, including integration with ITSM platforms
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
• Strong knowledge of ITIL 4 practices (particularly Configuration Management), DoD Army directives (e.g., AR 25-2), and federal guidance for IT asset management
• Proficiency in CMDB tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Atrium) and data modeling for complex relationships
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills for audit preparation and stakeholder coordination
• Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified Warranty Administrator (CWA) certification
• Experience supporting DoD Army or large federal contracts, including CMDB audits and compliance with RMF or DISA standards
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional (MP) certification, with focus on service configuration and continual improvement
• Background in automation scripting (e.g., PowerShell, JavaScript) for CMDB data management and reporting
• Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT - CGEIT)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.