Configuration Analyst

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Responsible for configuration item management during the entire software development lifecycle. Ensures compliance with applicable policies and standards by reviewing design release documents for completeness, proper authorizations and system updates. Performs audits on processes and configuration items and supports process improvements. Responsible for interfacing with internal and external hosting facilities and working with Technical and Management stakeholders to support and apply all corporate and government security configuration management policies, standards, processes, procedures, tools, and work aids.

• Creates Baseline Configurations based on Configuration Management Plan and inputs from team members. Works with team members and management to document the interim baseline, which includes the list of documents that contain operational system CIs (i.e. Hardware and software) and documentation CIs.
• Identifies and documents Configuration Items (CIs) with program members to include software, hardware, deliverables, documentation and processes as needed.
• Manages the overall Configuration Management processes and guidelines in accordance with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service operations processes.
• Manage the Configuration Management processes and guidelines for environment migrations.
• Manage the Configuration Management processes and guidelines for source code management and all related tasks.
• Some weekend work will be required to support production releases.
• Establishes and maintains records in Configuration Management System for project change items.
• Performs configuration audits at the team level and supports configuration metrics and audits and higher levels. Audits team configuration activities for compliance to approved practices based on project’s configuration management plan, division policies and ASM’s AIMM.
• Provides recommendations to improve the baseline configuration intake process and procedures and deliver Baseline Configuration Intake Process Recommendations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-5 years overall related experience
• 1 years of experience in system maintenance
• 1 years of experience in software development or supporting an open-source technical environment.
• Position requires a CURRENT FINAL (not interim) secret clearance.
  
  

Other Job Specific Skills

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized
• Experience with application of standard file naming conventions and the use of a logical directory structure for storing documentation.
• Flexibility working in an environment that is in flux with the capability to handle unstable requirements when necessary.
• Desire to work on the ground floor of an evolving configuration management organization, providing configuration management expertise to assist with the organization's maturation.
• Customer-service oriented with a teamwork mentality.
• Must be conscientious and self-motivated.
• Experience with complete software development lifecycles (both agile and waterfall) to include all aspects specified in responsibilities section from conception phase through development until delivery.
• Experience in a large-scale Federal IT Program preferred.
• Experience with SAFe Agile delivery framework preferred.
  
  

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$62,500 - $101,250

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.