Configuration Management Team Lead

Configuration Management Team Lead
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Configuration Management Team Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of change requests, from initiation to completion, ensuring all configuration Management (CM) requirements are met by guiding requestors and stakeholders through the change management process.
• Oversee the baselining of configuration items into the MDIOC Requirements, Architecture, and Engineering Baselines as required.
• Direct the processing, review, categorization, and documentation of all CM activities prior to submission for government and contractor review boards.
• Lead and conduct site surveys as a critical component of CM audits to validate the integrity of facility configuration items and configuration information.
• Mentor and develop FEPP CM teammates, creating a culture of continuous learning and clear opportunities for career advancement within the configuration management discipline.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to spearhead the resolution of any assigned findings, implementing corrective and preventive actions related to the MDIOC Technical Baseline.
• Develop and own the CM processes, work instructions, and supporting documentation to ensure strict compliance with Industry, IRES, and Government CM policies, plans, and procedures.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive training program for all CM processes, delivering training both internally and externally to the FE&O organization.
• Champion organizational process improvement initiatives, driving a culture of continuous improvement within the CM team.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the strategic goals of the organization.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate expertise in overseeing the complete lifecycle of Configuration Management tasks and projects, guiding a team to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment while maintaining configuration control of MDIOC Technical Baseline artifacts.
• Be self-driven to continuously learn and identify areas of improvement in the FE&O CM process.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to follow documented processes and procedures and provide feedback to update as necessary.
• Work well with a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have a total of 5 years of experience in: Leading configuration management efforts to include CM planning and management, identifying and baselining configuration items, configuration change management, configuration status accounting, and CM verification and validation.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to go beneath elevated floor areas.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.

Desired Requirement:

• Have experience using BMC Remedy.
• Have experience developing and presenting training documentation.
• Have experience writing process documents.
• Have experience tracking and providing CM related data for metrics purposes.
• Have experience developing and auditing baseline configurations.
  

Salary Information: This position is expected to pay $115,000 - $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel 10% of the time.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ