Configuration Management Specialist II

Overview

Configuration Management Specialist (2026-24745):

Bowhead seeks a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane Division (NSWC-Crane). This position supports the Radar Technologies Division in the execution of configuration and document management processes. Configuration Management duties include writing and processing configuration management documentation in accordance with approved procedures, conducting Change Review Boards and Configuration Control Boards, and assisting in the incorporation of approved documentation. Document Management duties include processing technical procedures in accordance with approved procedures, assisting in the resolutions of discrepancies, conducting Change Review Boards, and assisting in records management.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Execution of Configuration Management (CM) at the assigned project level, ensuring CM is conducted in accordance with approved plans and policies.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of ECPs and variances.
• Establish and conduct ECP Review activities within their respective programs, and serve as Secretariat for the CRB, ensuring corrections to documentation are validated and incorporated prior to submitting for official signature.
• Serve as Secretariat for the CCB for products where WXP retains configuration control authority and record minutes of CCB decisions.
• Maintain the Integrated Product Data Management (iPDM) Database.
• Ensure assigned reviews in iPDM comply with established review schedules.
• Executes the initial review procedures for all documents, change requests, etc., and ensures all valid comments have been incorporated prior to transferring to the Division Configuration/Document Manager for final review.
• Assists technical writers in the Change Request process by serving as the liaison between the Subject Matter Expert and technical writer.
• Serves as CRB Secretariat, preparing CRB agendas and scheduling CRB meetings when required, ensuring maximum member representation.
• Provides approved documentation to the proper implementing activity.
• Manages all unique project or branch level requirements.
• Assists as required in execution of records management.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with two (2) to five (5) plus years professional experience. Bachelors' Degree is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.