CM Specialist

Work Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA.

Security Clearance: DoD Secret

Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 (Depending on Experience)

Requisition ID: CMS-002-SD

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to support software media distribution, license tracking, and PKI generation across multiple mission-critical Navy systems, including GCCS-M and MTC2 (Do we want to state C4I programs and not be so specific?). You will play a vital role in supporting configuration control, release processes, and audit readiness in a dynamic DoD environment.

This position has an eight-month base, with room for growth to permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Media Management

• Receive and check-in software media; create ISO/IMG images and hash values using PowerShell.
• Burn master and requested copies of software media; create disc labels.
• Manage Software Media Requests (SMRs), including submission support and workflow processing in CMPRO.
• Distribute media physically or via DoD SAFE/ARL SAFE, ensuring proper tracking and archival in CMLibrary.

PKI Generation & Distribution

• Request and complete PKI packages from DISA using internal scripts and tools (SWAN and Rimage systems).
• Coordinate with GCCS-M and MTC2 teams to ensure timely delivery of PKIs in line with install schedules.
• Upload PKIs to SIPR SAILOR and distribute securely upon request.

License & Documentation Oversight

• Track software license usage and versions across teams; submit LDA Extensions, Lab Association/Disassociation Requests via DADMS.
• Ensure technical manuals are processed through the documentation lifecycle and prepared for Final Issue.
• Maintain and update project trackers (GCCS-M v4.1.5.0 and MTC2 TPT).

Audit Support & Reporting

• Generate and update Configuration Baseline Audit Reports (CBARs).
• Assist with shipboard CM audits in coordination with ManTech.
• Participate in engineering meetings and Cyber CCBs.

CMPRO Administration

• Act as Delegate Admin for CMPRO; manage SMRs, T-Number Requests, E-CNs, As-Built Licenses, and Software Baselines.
• Review and process E-PRs and Letters of Transmittal.

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate with product owners and team leads to ensure CM integration across projects.
• Stay informed of upcoming installs, test events, and changes requiring CM support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CM processes and documentation standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of configuration management practices and software lifecycle processes.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and ISO/hash creation.
• Proficiency with CMPRO or similar CM/PLM tools (Delegate Admin experience preferred).
• Familiarity with DoD SAFE, ARL SAFE, DADMS, and PKI distribution workflows.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams in high-security environments.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Navy programs such as GCCS-M, MTC2, or similar.
• Prior experience with SWAN/Rimage systems.
• Working knowledge of CBARs, SMRs, and PKI automation scripts.