Configuration Management Specialist
| Company | CACI |
|---|---|
| Location | O’Fallon, IL, USA |
| Salary | $61600 – $129300 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering)
- 3-8 years of experience in configuration management (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain required clearance upon hire.
- Proven experience in developing CM plans and procedures
- Strong knowledge of CM tools and best practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- U.S. citizenship required, with ability to obtain security clearance, if needed
- 8-11 years of progressive experience in configuration management (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Proven track record of successful CM planning and implementation in complex environments
- Expert knowledge of CM tools, methodologies, and industry best practices
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- 12+ years of extensive experience in configuration management, with a proven track record of leadership in complex environments (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Demonstrated expertise in CM planning, implementation, and optimization
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends in CM
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization
- U.S. citizenship required, with ability to obtain security clearance, if needed
Responsibilities
- Develops and implement configuration management plans
- Establishes and maintain provisions for configuration identification
- Manages change control processes
- Oversees configuration status accounting
- Conducts and leads configuration audits
- Regulates the change process to ensure only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software
- Mentors junior team members and provide technical guidance
- Leads and develops comprehensive configuration management planning
- Designs and implements robust provisions for configuration identification
- Establishes and oversees change control processes
- Directs configuration status accounting activities
- Plans and conducts configuration audits
- Enforces and optimizes the change process to ensure only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software
- Provides mentorship and leadership to junior and intermediate CM team members
- Collaborates with project managers and stakeholders to align CM practices with project goals
- Serves as the ultimate authority on configuration management within the organization
- Develops and implements enterprise-wide CM strategies and policies
- Provides expert-level configuration management planning, including comprehensive provisions for configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits
- Establishes and oversee sophisticated change management processes to ensure only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software
- Lead complex configuration audits and assessments
- Advises senior leadership on CM best practices and industry trends
- Mentors and develops CM teams across the organization
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate CM practices with other business processes
- Represents CACI at industry conferences and forums
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in configuration management (e.g., CMII, CMPIC)
- Experience with specific CM tools used in government or defense projects
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Advanced certifications in configuration management (e.g., CMII, CMPIC)
- Experience with government or defense projects
- Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 10007, MIL-STD-973)
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices
- Ph.D. in a related field
- Multiple advanced certifications in CM and related disciplines
- Experience in government, defense, or aerospace sectors
- Published works or speaking engagements related to CM
- Expertise in integrating CM with Agile, DevOps, and other modern development methodologies