Configuration Manager (Mid-Level)

Position Summary:

• Possess at least five (5) years of demonstrated relevant experience in systems engineering and system configuration management and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other fields of science.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in managing programmatic and technical planning and execution of integrated performance and configuration control activities.
• Demonstrate technical expertise, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment and prioritize tasks to achieve organizational goals and customer expectations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems, engineering process and integrated life cycle management.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of functions and personnel in support of the CM process.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement Configuration Management (CM) practices, procedures, and metrics that support operational and mission requirements, as measured by:
  • Development of standardized CM procedures and guidelines
  • Implementation of quantitative metrics to track CM performance (e.g., defect density, configuration accuracy)
  • Achievement of 90% or higher compliance with established CM procedures and guidelines
  • Successful integration of CM with other functional areas (e.g., engineering, logistics, testing)
  • Timely and effective support of operational and mission requirements through CM activities.

Security Clearance: TS with eligibility for SCI and NC2 access.

Configuration Management and Planning:

• Initiate and support the CM Program, including internal communication across CM activities and performance measurement via status accounting data.
• Develop, maintain, and annually update a CM Plan that integrates CM activities with organizational goals, reflecting evolving requirements and audit findings.
• Update CM policies and Strategic Instructions (SI) annually based on input from directorates, audit results, and operational feedback.
• Coordinate and identify staffing, training, tools, and resources necessary for successful CM implementation.
• Develop and deliver CM training tailored to Program Managers, Action Officers, and general staff, ensuring enterprise-wide CM proficiency.
• Conduct quarterly assessments of CM effectiveness, identifying gaps, resource needs, and process revisions; document findings in monthly reports and present at leadership briefings.
• Establish and track CM performance metrics in partnership with IPTs and the Configuration Management Control Working Group (CMCWG).

Meeting and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide direct support to various working groups, including the Integrated Working Group, Infrastructure Requests Working Group (IRWG), CM IPTs, and other CM-related boards or meetings as directed.
• Serve as senior CM advisor and participant in the CMCWG, including agenda preparation and meeting documentation.

Configuration Identification:

• Define and maintain configuration identification for systems and CIs throughout their lifecycle, including functional, performance, and physical attributes.
• Determine appropriate configuration documentation and control authorities in alignment with logistics support strategies.
• Support the development of baseline strategies and documentation integration across all functional domains.

Configuration Control:

• Support the engineering change proposal process, including preparation, review, disposition, and implementation.
• Advise on the impact, feasibility, and efficiency of proposed changes across service lanes to support readiness and interoperability.
• Minimize unnecessary change proliferation while ensuring configuration changes are aligned with operational goals.
• Consolidate and present CM audit results to CMCWG with actionable recommendations.

Configuration Status Accounting (CSA):

• Maintain and organize CSA data that reflects the current status and history of all CIs.
• Record and report configuration audits, discrepancies, and final resolutions.
• Report change installation status and efficiencies across production, modification, maintenance, and retrofit activities.

Configuration Verification and Audit:

• Support verification that products/systems meet documented configuration and performance requirements.
• Conduct or support Physical and Functional Configuration Audits, ensuring deliverables match design documentation and performance specifications.
• Assist in developing and analyzing CSA-derived performance metrics for continuous process improvement.

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