Configuration Management Lead

Title:

Configuration Management Lead

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement CM Processes: Develop and implement a comprehensive Configuration Management Plan (CMP) that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 10007, DoD standards).
• Establish and Maintain CM Databases: Establish and maintain configuration management databases (CMDBs) and repositories to track and control all configuration items (CIs).
• Configuration Identification: Define and implement configuration identification schemes, including naming conventions, part numbering, and version control.
• Configuration Control: Manage change control processes, including change requests, impact analysis, configuration control boards (CCBs), and implementation.
• Configuration Audits: Conduct regular configuration audits to ensure compliance with established CM processes and identify discrepancies.
• Configuration Status Accounting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date configuration status accounting reports to provide visibility into the current configuration of all CIs.
• Release Management: Manage the release process, including build management, packaging, and deployment of software and hardware.
• Data Management: Establish and maintain data management processes to ensure the integrity, security, and availability of test data.
• Documentation Control: Control the distribution, revision, and archiving of technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, procedures, and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in configuration management. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using configuration management tools and databases (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Git, Subversion, ClearCase, Helix Core).
• Experience with change control processes and configuration control boards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLCs) and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with data management and operational/cyber security principles.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 10007, DoD standards).
• Active Secret security clearance desired or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance required.
• Normal work day 0700-1700, must be capable of traveling on commercial aircraft to event support location(s) with minimum 2 weeks’ notice.
• Work environment can be remote with travel to test event support locations required (approximately one 3-4 day trip/month).  
• If remote, must have reliable broadband internet access

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the defense aviation test and evaluation or aerospace industry preferred.
• Experience with testing and evaluation environments highly desirable.
• CMII Certification (desired)
• ITIL Certification (desired)

Basic Compensation:

$125,000 to $145,000

This range is for the California area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.