#041025.4 - Senior Configuration Management Specialist - Active TS/SCI Require

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At Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc., we are a recognized federal contractor delivering mission-critical cybersecurity, cloud computing, and Health IT solutions. Our team supports top federal agencies with innovative, security-first approaches.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to lead and support configuration tracking, change control, and baseline management for enterprise systems. The CM Specialist will oversee the categorization and documentation of all changes against the established Army or DoD baselines, ensuring all updates are compliant with change control policies and properly disseminated across teams. This role is responsible for managing configuration documentation, facilitating Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities, and providing staff training and daily support to ensure proactive and accurate CM processes.

Responsibilities

• Track, log, categorize, and maintain all configuration changes against Army or DoD baseline standards
• Develop, distribute, and monitor change packages based on approved Configuration Control Board (CCB) decisions
• Support and coordinate CCB meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions with stakeholders
• Train personnel on proper configuration management methodology, tools, and documentation practices
• Ensure CM data integrity through accurate version control, audit trails, and lifecycle tracking
• Provide daily guidance to staff regarding change status requirements, deadlines, and CM-related issues
• Continuously improve CM procedures, tools, and workflows to align with DoD or agency-specific standards
• Support compliance with systems engineering, security, and quality standards

This position is contingent upon contract award, and selected candidates may be asked to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) and contingent offer letter to confirm availability.

If you're a cleared IT professional looking for an opportunity to contribute to high-impact federal initiatives, we invite you to apply confidently. Your expertise is valued, and your mission matters.

Requirements

• MA/MS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or BA/BS degree with 12+ years in configuration management or systems engineering
• Demonstrated experience in CM processes within Army, DoD, or federal IT environments
• Knowledge of configuration control procedures, baseline audits, and version management
• Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards and maintaining CM documentation systems
• Familiarity with CM tools such as CMPro, Remedy, Jira, Git, or ServiceNow
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating change across technical and administrative teams
• Ability to lead workshops, conduct staff training, and produce high-quality CM documentation
• Experience working in compliance with DoD CM frameworks or ISO/CMMI standards is preferred

General:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
• Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to navigate in an office setting unassisted.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Strong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills, are required.

Additional Information about this opening:

• Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and exposure to exciting projects and initiatives
• We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional growth and development opportunities. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a