Configuration Manager
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Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Configuration Manager for the EPASS Contract supporting the Air Force. Contractor shall provide Configuration Management personnel that will provide Configuration Management (CM), Quality Assurance (QA), requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services IAW the program’s configuration management plan, AF SEAM configuration management processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices. Activities will vary depending upon the current activities of the program/system, scope of the current development/sustainment cycle, and other corporate and program initiatives. Contractor personnel must have progressive experience in managing configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits to enable government ownership of the program technical baseline.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Hanscom AFB
JOB STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL: TBD
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
CM experience within the DoD environmentExperience performing hardware and software configuration auditsExperience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.Experience producing release notes and CM reportsUnderstanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the CCB, and change control documentationExperience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environmentsExperience developing briefings for managementUnderstanding of all phases of the software development life cycleAbility to enter and manipulate data in a database (i.e Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, Sharepoint)Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required for all applicantsMaster’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoDOR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide CM of all relevant program artifactsArchive acquisition documentationReview and analyze the weapon system development/sustainment contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and complianceMaintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records
Implement CM plansRecord Configuration Control Board (CCB) approved changesParticipate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changesReview and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes
Review the CCB membership list for currency and completenessSupport engineering assessmentsPrepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as PCA/FCARecord and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items.Report the weapon system development/sustainment contractor’s data delivery statusSupport pre- and post-contract award data reviewsReview and analyze of the weapon system development/sustainment contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirementsProcess Government and weapon system development/sustainment contractor correspondenceSupport the establishment of work flowsTrack data item deliverables and responsesSupport development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentationWork closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environmentDevelop and administer configuration management plansMaintain design traceability and integrityConvene and manage change boardsAssist the Government with configuration control for Electronic Records Management (ERP) and IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, data analysis, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration statusManage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and plan/conduct design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment.Support the review boards via meeting attendance and capturing meeting minutes including the CCBTrack Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports /Problem ReportsEnsure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenanceProvide QA checks on system baselinesSupport licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to usersMaintain the CM library and software repository.Manage and control product baselinesRecommend and document comprehensive configuration management plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systemsAnalyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systemsPerform studies and monitor effectiveness of CM plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolutionAudit and review IT system configurationsControl the configuration of IT systemsAssist the Government in developing and administering CM plans; maintaining design traceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for and attending major events including, but not limited to, Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, PCAs, FCAs, and CCBs
What We Offer
Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceProfessional development allotmentMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingPaid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday scheduleWho We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
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