What are the responsibilities and job description for the Configuration/Production Manager position at QinetiQ US?
Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience.
We are seeking a Configuration Manager to support SDA’s mission.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
- Manage documentation and products to maintain integrity of configuration control; administer and organize a data repository for documentation and products. Oversee the release process for documentation including acquiring requisite approvals.
- Work with government client and vendors to develop configurations management plans and documentation; may be called upon to review, edit and provide recommendations for configuration management plans provided by performers
- Use or recommend automated configuration management tools to implement configuration management policies and procedures
- Evaluate and assess and provide recommendations to Government Project Managers on program objectives and assist in carrying out associated technical and program management responsibilities. Includes technical analyses to define, assess, and monitor program technical aspects to assist with technical assessments of the Government’s requirement’s progress to track program progress and technical risk.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI-Eligible - Currently hold an active TS/SCI or have held an SCI and have been debriefed in the last 24 months; #qinetiqclearedjob
- Bachelor's of Science in a scientific field
- Minimum of 10 years of prior experience with configuration management design and deployment
- Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities
- Proficient in MS PowerPoint, excel and/or other equivalent program management tools.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and be independently motivated.
Preferred Qualifications
- Acquisition or government program management experience highly desired
- ISO 9000 Certified
- CMMI Level 3
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
