Configuration Manager, Senior

Overview

Senior Configuration Manager

woodcons.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$180,000 to $200,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior Configuration Manager for a planned future staffing need.

The Configuration Manager will ensure the integrity, traceability, and control of technical baselines, system models, documentation, and related engineering artifacts throughout the system lifecycle. The position will work closely with systems engineers, architects, and program leadership to manage configuration control activities associated with engineering products developed using MBSE methodologies and Cameo modeling tools.

This role requires a senior-level professional with extensive experience in systems engineering environments and a deep understanding of configuration management principles, engineering documentation control, and lifecycle baseline management.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain the program's Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and supporting CM procedures in accordance with contract and organizational requirements.
• Manage and maintain configuration baselines for system architecture, models, documentation, and related engineering artifacts.
• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments by maintaining configuration control of models and associated artifacts developed using Cameo or related modeling tools.
• Coordinate and facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities including agenda preparation, change request evaluation, documentation of decisions, and tracking of approved changes.
• Review and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and configuration change documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with established CM processes.
• Maintain configuration status accounting for all configuration items (CIs), baselines, and approved changes across the program.
• Ensure traceability between system requirements, architecture models, documentation, and engineering artifacts.
• Maintain document control procedures for engineering documentation, technical data packages, and program deliverables.
• Conduct configuration audits, including functional and physical configuration audits where applicable.
• Ensure CM processes support program lifecycle activities including system development, architecture evolution, integration, and sustainment.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, architecture, and program management teams to ensure proper implementation of configuration management practices across the program.
• Support preparation for internal and external program reviews and audits related to configuration management.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general systems engineering experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of twenty (20) years of general systems engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of eighteen (18) years of general systems engineering experience.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting configuration management within systems engineering environments.
• Experience managing engineering baselines, configuration control processes, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and engineering change management processes.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and practices.
• Experience working with Cameo or similar systems modeling tools within an architecture development environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes and configuration control principles.
• Experience maintaining configuration records and ensuring traceability across engineering artifacts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with systems engineers, architects, and program leadership.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications (Optional but Helpful)

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs.
• Familiarity with configuration management standards such as EIA-649 or MIL-STD configuration management practices.
• Experience with engineering repositories, requirements management tools, or model repositories used in MBSE environments.
• Experience supporting architecture frameworks or enterprise modeling environments.

About WOOD

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance. Join a team of top-tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.