Configuration Manager, Senior

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Job Title

Configuration Manager, Senior

Location

Massachusetts - Hanscom AFB - Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for aConfiguration Managerproviding support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies.

Responsibilities

This position requires a highly motivated individual with configuration manager experience to include, but not limited to:

• Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts
• Archive acquisition documentation
• Review and analyze the weapon system development/sustainment contractor's CMprogram and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and statusaccounting records.
• Implement CM plans.
• Record Configuration Control Board (CCB) approved changes.
• Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.
• Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilitiesare not adversely affected by the changes.
• Review the CCB membership list for currency and completeness.
• Support engineering assessments
• Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as PCA/FCA
• Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items.
• Report the weapon system development/sustainment contractor's data delivery status.
• Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews.
• Review and analyze of the weapon system development/sustainment contractor'sconformance to CDRL requirements.
• Process Government and weapon system development/sustainment contractorcorrespondence
• Support the establishment of workflows.
• Track data item deliverables and responses
• Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covereddocumentation
• Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmenand design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment.
• Develop and administer configuration management plans.
• Maintain design traceability and integrity.
• Convene and manage change boards.
• Assist 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 maintaininginventory/configuration status.
• Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineeringchanges and notices, and plan/conduct design audits. The Contractor must have skills andexperience 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 includingthe CCB.
• Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports /Problem Reports
• Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, andsoftware maintenance
• Provide QA checks on system baselines.
• Support licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users.
• Maintain the CM library and software repository.
• Manage and control product baselines.
• Recommend and document comprehensive configuration management plans for software,hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems.
• Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems.
• Perform studies and monitor effectiveness of CM plans to identify potential and existingproblems and make recommendations for resolution.
• Audit and review IT system configurations
• Control the configuration of IT systems.
• Assist the Government in developing and administering CM plans; maintaining designtraceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for andattending major events including, but not limited to, Technical Interchange Meetings,Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, PCAs, FCAs, and CCBs

Job Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship:Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an accredited educational program and at least 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

• CM experience within the DoD environment
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
• Experience 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 reports.
• Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the CCB, and change control documentation.
• Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
• Experience developing briefings for management.
• Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle
• Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database (i.e., Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an accredited educational program along with at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of directly related experience with 3 years of experience in a DoD setting.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel:yes, 10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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