What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Interdisciplinary Engineer – Configuration Management (CM) position at Crossflow Technologies?
Job Title: General Interdisciplinary Engineer - Configuration Management (CM)
Location: Randolph AFB, Texas
Job Description:
Crossflow Technologies, Inc. is seeking a General Interdisciplinary Engineer - Configuration Management (CM) to join a team responsible for establishing and implementing organizational CM policies, procedures, and technology in support of the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division. The ideal candidate must possess an in-depth knowledge of CM regulatory and policy requirements established by the Department of Defense (DoD), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM). This individual will support a wide range of CM activities to include developing CM policies and procedures, performing configuration audits, implementing CM protocols in the organizations DevSecOps pipelines, managing configuration control boards, managing configuration items, etc. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division.
Responsibilities:
This position requires a highly motivated individual who possess an in-depth knowledge and skill in applying engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods in the field of CM sufficient to:
· Extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions;
· Resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues;
· Significantly alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques;
· Provide expert advice to professional colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations;
· Provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods;
· Execute significant projects representing an important segment of the agency's operating programs;
· Exercise judgment and ingenuity in evaluating the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications;
· Provide expertise in investigating, predicting, and anticipating issues and conditions extending beyond a single specialty area, and affecting known standards, approaches, precedents, or concepts;
· Provide expertise in developing or collaborating in the formulation of new standards, applications, concepts, or theories changing existing knowledge and extending an understanding of phenomena;
· Provide expertise in assessing and carrying out strategies and actions to affirm the integrity, economy, quality, and effectiveness of engineering, or scientific programs; or,
· Advocate recommendations, strategies, and actions to reconcile or resolve novel, conflicting, or controversial issues or policies.
Required Qualifications:
· Education
o Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
o OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
o OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
· Specific Work Experience
o Extensive knowledge and proficiency with CM within the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
o Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoD CM regulations and policies
o IT CM experience within the Department of Defense environment; Formal training and knowledge of CM directives, standards, principles (Plan, Identify, Control, Audit/Verify, Status Accounting), and techniques;
o Certification in SW CM desired;
o Experience performing HW and SW configuration audits;
o Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools, e.g., Git, Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, AWS Config, Azure DevOps Server, Insight, and other tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, media labeling;
o Experience producing release notes and CM reports;
o In-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Configuration/Change Control Board, and change control documentation;
o Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments;
o Performing written and oral communications;
o Experience developing briefings for management;
o Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle;
o Ability to enter and manage system configuration items in a database;
o Ability to provide critical analysis in the realm of problem identification and analysis, interpretation and understanding of links between ideas, research, identification of inconsistencies and errors, relevance confirmation, explanation and presentation, creative and open mindedness, evaluation and problem-solving;
o Extensive technical writing experience to provide accurate, concise, and clear document designs, collaboration, presentation, and research skills needed to design productive workplace documents and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; and/or,
o Assist in developing and administering CM plans, maintaining design traceability and integrity, convening and managing change control boards, and preparing for and attending major events such as, but not limited to, TIMs, PDRs, CDRs, PCAs, FCAs, and CCBs.
· Certifications
o The General Interdisciplinary Engineer - Configuration Management is required to hold and maintain an IAT/IAM level II certification (Minimum of Security ; equivalent or higher certification).
· Security Clearance
o Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
· U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
· The following skills are highly desirable but not required for this position:
o Agile principles, methodologies, and enabling technologies, e.g., Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Regular
Security Clearance: Secret
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Randolph AFB, Texas
Travel: Yes, 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Crossflow ensures that employment decisions and personnel actions are administered fairly, equitably, and in compliance with the federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing EEO and personnel management. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Why Crossflow? Crossflow Technologies is proud to offer such wonderful benefits and perks to our employees; however, we feel the biggest perk is our company culture. We harbor a culture that extends down to the individual level by hiring people who understand and embrace our company values. Values like fervently protecting work-life balance and celebrating the achievements of others. To help guide and shape this environment, we strive to solicit feedback as frequently as possible through direct conversations and anonymous input. We take great pride in the fact that we've won the Best Places to Work award for the past four years - particularly when paired with having made the Inc. 5000 list for growth the same four years. To us, this demonstrates our ability to effectively scale our culture showing that Crossflow has been and continues to be, a place that people want to be. |
Benefit-Eligible Employee Perks:
EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE
Crossflow is pleased to offer employees with exceptional single and family options for health, dental, and vision coverage. Payments are taken from the first two paychecks of each month. At a glance,
• Health coverage choices (including an HSA) ranging from $0.00 to $146.40;
• Dental coverage ranges from $4.00 to $15.00; and
• Vision coverage ranges from $4.33 to $11.41.
CROSSFLOW KUDOS SPOT BONUS PROGRAM
We created a unique performance bonus program called Crossflow Kudos. Throughout the year, employees are nominated by other employees, company leads, and even individuals outside of Crossflow to receive additional compensation and personal recognition for their positive work. There are six broad categories in which employees can earn Kudos awards.
401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN & COMPANY MATCHING
Crossflow uses Principal as our 401(k) plan sponsor. Employees can choose payroll deduction and fund investing options. Payroll deductions will begin the month following your enrollment. Crossflow matches 100% of the first 3% of compensation, plus 50% of the next 2% of compensation.
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Crossflow offers education assistance to benefit-eligible employees for degree programs at their director's discretion. Crossflow feels that a well-rounded education, even outside of an employee's current role, can enhance an employee's skillset and increase the company's value.
GENEROUS PTO ACCRUAL & FLEXIBLE LEAVE POLICY
Crossflow currently grants 11 federally observed paid holidays. In addition to these holidays, Crossflow offers a minimum of 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to all full-time employees. Employees may utilize PTO for any reason (sickness, vacation, personal day, etc.) and can carry over a maximum of 120 hours from year to year. Many employees are authorized to work additional hours within a normal, forty-hour pay period. This approval is included in the employee's offer letter for employment. These extra hours may be banked for compensatory (comp) time off.
PAID PARENTAL & BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
To help our employees be present with family during major life events, Crossflow provides additional PTO. We offer varying types of paid Parental Leave to aid birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents transition into parenthood. Crossflow also recognizes the importance of supporting employees who endure a death in their family by providing up to 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave a year.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
We support employees who seek out personal or professional growth opportunities through a myriad of enabling programs to further equip themselves. Professional Development includes, but is not limited to, training courses, certificate programs, memberships to industry groups, and materials.
EMPLOYEE DRIVEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We create as many opportunities as possible for employees to meet and build community. We offer monthly team bonding activities, allowing team members to assemble on a different level than at work. In addition to these gatherings, in 2021 we established Crossflow Cares, an employee-owned and operated charitable organization focused on awarding grants and providing volunteers to local non-profits. Furthermore, Crossflow Technologies is committed to serving the public by investing a large portion of our net income in the greater Huntsville/Madison County area.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM & MORALE LUNCHES
The most successful people in the world always have a terrific team behind them, and Crossflow chooses to be the team behind the people, cheering our employees on to meaningful successes. Our Mentorship Program involves strategically pairing a protégé with a mentor who understands an employee's career aspirations and provides coaching towards that goal. A less structured version of this is our Morale Lunch program. We committed a portion of our budget to support our leads to meet with their team members over lunch and facilitate quality catch up sessions. The morale lunches have become a great tool for maintaining open communication and gaining insightful feedback.
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