Configuration Management Specialist

Overview

i3 is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support a unique and complex US Government production/engineering effort located in Huntsville, Alabama. The qualified candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical and engineering support and leadership. The position involves collaborating with civilian government personnel and a diverse team of engineering professionals to ensure project goals and timelines are achieved. The candidate can expect up to 10% travel. This position is contingent upon contract award, estimated September 2025 timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Configuration Management Process, to include taking a leading role in change requests, Control Boards, and Technical Review Boards.
• Take primary responsibility for the proper maintenance, auditing, shepherding of change approval, and communication of all changes to the design baseline.
• Perform and coordinate audits of systems and software to verify compliance with established baselines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all configuration management related activities.
• Ensure the proper baseline identification of configuration items, perform periodic audits, and provide verification of version release configuration items.
• Develop, maintain, and implement configuration management process standards, plans, and procedures in accordance with corporate AS9100 processes.
• Ensure changes to the process methods and processes are properly approved in accordance with corporate AS9100 processes, communicated and managed throughout the CM lifecycle.
• Maintain As-Built Configuration List
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings with organizational team members.
• Establish and satisfy system-wide information security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Provide user support and troubleshoot issues with configuration management software.
• Travel approximately 10% to support the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required. Additional experience may substitute for degree.
• 2-7 years of relevant experience in configuration management, preferably in the military and/or aerospace industry.
• Prior experience in configuration management and requirements development.
• Knowledge and/or Experience with Configuration Management Software such as Solidworks-PDM. Willingness and ability to learn new software tools.
• Desired: Knowledge and/or Experience of Configuration Management challenges in settings with multiple entities making changes to a common design baseline.
• Knowledge of Information Security and Auditing.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance IAM-I level certification (Security+).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to embrace role as a team player by exercising the humility, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in a collaborate environment.
• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well with others to assist them in becoming more organized.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!