Configuration Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration Manager to directly support the Aerospace Management Systems Division (AFLCMC/ESA) which is located within the USAF Electronic Systems Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Individual shall provide Configuration Management personnel that will provide Configuration Management (CM), Quality Assurance (QA), requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services IAW the program’s configuration management plan, AF SEAM configuration management processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices. Activities will vary depending upon the current activities of the program/system, scope of the current development/sustainment cycle, and other corporate and program initiatives.

Requirements

Must be US Citizen
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in the DoD
OR, 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
OR, GED at least 2 years of experience in the respepctive profession being performed, 2 of which much 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 (e.g. Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, SharePoint)
Must have progressive experience in managing configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits to enable government ownership of the program technical baseline.

Responsibilities

Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts
Archive acquisition documentation
Review and analyze the weapon system development/sustainment contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting 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 capabilities are 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’s conformance to CDRL requirements
Process Government and weapon system development/sustainment contractor correspondence
Support the establishment of work flows
Track data item deliverables and responses
Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation
Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and 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 maintaining inventory/configuration status
Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and plan/conduct design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience 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 including the CCB
Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports /Problem Reports
Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software 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 existing problems 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 design traceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for and attending major events including, but not limited to
Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, PCAs, FCAs, and CCBs