Configuration Manager

Title:

Configuration Manager

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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.

Position Summary:

This role is designed to support the Enterprise Engineering Group by providing comprehensive Configuration and Data Management expertise across all phases of system development and sustainment. The Configuration Manager will ensure the integrity, traceability, and accuracy of technical documentation, baselines, and configuration items in support of mission-critical Air Force programs. This role requires close coordination with engineers, program managers, and logistics personnel to facilitate seamless implementation of configuration control processes, enabling rapid, informed decision-making across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration and Data Management (CDM) processes that ensure the integrity and consistency of system configurations across the program lifecycle.
• Establish and control configuration baselines, including documentation, software, hardware, and interface definitions.
• Coordinate and manage configuration change boards (CCBs), ensuring all modifications are evaluated, approved, and documented in accordance with Air Force and DoD standards.
• Maintain comprehensive configuration item records and status accounting to enable traceability and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to synchronize configuration management efforts across disciplines.
• Manage centralized technical data repositories and ensure timely, secure access to configuration documentation for authorized users.
• Perform audits and reviews to validate configuration compliance and data quality throughout development and sustainment phases.
• Support accreditation and certification efforts through detailed documentation and configuration control.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on CM best practices, tools, and procedures to both junior staff and cross-functional team members.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Business, IT, or Engineering and 7+ years experience OR
• Masters degree in Business, IT, or Engineering and 5_ years experience.
• DoD Secret clearance required and the abilty to obtain TS/SCI.
• Proven experience in managing software and hardware configuration management across enterprise-level systems, with a strong understanding of CM principles and lifecycle documentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading review boards (e.g., Change Control Boards), with the ability to interpret and communicate technical change requests, track issue resolution, and ensure process compliance.
• Strong background in establishing and maintaining configuration baselines for complex, multi-system environments across geographically dispersed locations.
• In-depth knowledge of developing and implementing Configuration Management plans, policies, and procedures tailored to system complexity, including version control best practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD methodologies and maintaining configuration control within Agile development environments, including auditing and validating processes in integrated software frameworks.

Desired:

• Certification in Configuration Management or related discipline (e.g., CMII, ITIL, PMP, or DAU certifications).
• Experience working within Air Force or DoD acquisition frameworks, including exposure to MIL-STD-973, EIA-649, or equivalent standards.
• Familiarity with digital engineering initiatives and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches that integrate with configuration practices.
• Proficiency in CM tools and repositories such as CMPro,