Release & Configuration Manager (Remote)

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Configuration Manager/Release Manager to support complex federal programs by ensuring disciplined configuration governance, secure release execution, and audit-ready delivery across Agile and DevSecOps environments.

This role is responsible for managing configuration baselines, coordinating software releases, and ensuring compliance with federal security and quality standards while enabling delivery velocity across distributed teams. The candidate will work closely with Engineering, QA, DevOps, Security, and Product leadership to ensure predictable, compliant, and low-risk deployments.

This position is fully remote within the Continental United States, but the candidate should be available for limited travel to Austin, TX which is our Technology Incubation Center for occasional technology deep dives and roadmap development.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and enforce Configuration Management (CM) policies, plans, and SOPs across the SDLC.
• Ensure configuration item (CI) identification, version control, baselining, and traceability across environments.
• Maintain audit-ready CM repositories supporting CMMI Level 3, FedRAMP, FISMA, and VA compliance requirements.
• Author and maintain CM Plans, change records, release documentation, and system inventories.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute routine and emergency releases with full rollback and contingency readiness.
• Manage integrated release calendars across multiple teams and environments (Dev, Test, Staging, Production).
• Partner with DevOps and QA to align CI/CD pipelines, ensuring release consistency, integrity, and approval workflows.
• Lead release readiness reviews and post-release retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure secure integration of configuration management practices within CI/CD pipelines.
• Coordinate version control, branching strategies, and artifact management across tools such as Bitbucket and JIRA.
• Enforce change control and release gating aligned with security and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the central coordination point between Product, Engineering, QA, Security, and Operations.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders on release status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Mentor teams on CM best practices within Agile and SAFe delivery models.
• Administer and optimize JIRA and Confluence for release tracking, reporting, and transparency.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal programs (VA, DoD, Navy, Army, or similar).
• Proven success in managing frequent production releases with minimal downtime and high reliability.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience supporting ATO renewals, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Strong background integrating CM and Release Management within Agile / SAFe environments.
• Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Ability to balance governance rigor with Agile delivery speed.
• Calm, decisive leadership during high-impact releases or incidents.

Clearance Required

• Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.