Job Requirements
Colorado Springs, CO
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$92,300 - $166,850
Job Description
R-00186472
Description
Configuration Manager – Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Make a Meaningful Impact at Leidos
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. We empower our people, support our communities, and operate with integrity and sustainability. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we are committed to doing what’s right—for our customers, our employees, and the world around us.
Your greatest work is ahead.
Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Configuration Manager to support the Ground-Based Radar (GBR) Digitization Program, a major modernization initiative enhancing the nation’s missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness capabilities.
Program Overview
In this role, you will support the modernization of legacy radar systems across eight Ground-Based Radar sites. These systems provide continuous surveillance, detection, tracking, and reporting of missile and satellite activity in support of Missile Warning (MW), Missile Defense (MD), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missions.
The GBR Digitization Program is implementing a common digital backend architecture and modernizing radar front-end systems to maximize standardization, improve maintainability, and enhance mission readiness across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
AMSOPP1
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: June 30, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Configuration Manager – Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Make a Meaningful Impact at Leidos
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. We empower our people, support our communities, and operate with integrity and sustainability. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we are committed to doing what’s right—for our customers, our employees, and the world around us.
Your greatest work is ahead.
Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Configuration Manager to support the Ground-Based Radar (GBR) Digitization Program, a major modernization initiative enhancing the nation’s missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness capabilities.
Program Overview
In this role, you will support the modernization of legacy radar systems across eight Ground-Based Radar sites. These systems provide continuous surveillance, detection, tracking, and reporting of missile and satellite activity in support of Missile Warning (MW), Missile Defense (MD), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missions.
The GBR Digitization Program is implementing a common digital backend architecture and modernizing radar front-end systems to maximize standardization, improve maintainability, and enhance mission readiness across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do
- Configuration Management Leadership — Establish, maintain, and oversee configuration management (CM) processes ensuring integrity, traceability, and control of technical baselines across the program lifecycle.
- CAMEO MBSE – manage configuration data, architecture, models, logistics and audits in CAMEO Enterprise Architect. Manage CCB, ERB and Peer reviews in Sharepoint.
- Baseline & Change Control — Manage configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and verification for hardware, software, firmware, documentation, and system interfaces.
- Engineering Change Management — Review engineering change proposals, design release packages, technical data packages, and system documentation for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization.
- Configuration Control Boards — Coordinate and facilitate CCBs, track approved changes, maintain baseline documentation, and ensure modifications are communicated to all stakeholders.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, logistics, and test teams to assess impacts of proposed changes.
- Deviation & Waiver Management — Prepare, review, and submit deviations, waivers, and engineering change requests when requirements cannot be fully met.
- Configuration Audits & Reviews — Support functional and physical configuration audits, technical reviews, and CM status reporting for program leadership and government customers.
- Risk & Impact Assessment — Analyze complex technical changes, identify risks, and implement solutions that maintain system integrity while supporting program schedules.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree).
- US Citizen; Currently possesses an Active Secret Clearance.
- Experience supporting large-scale technical, aerospace, defense, or government programs.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing CM processes throughout the system development lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of configuration identification, change control, status accounting, configuration audits, and technical baseline management.
- Experience reviewing engineering documentation, technical data packages, software releases, hardware configurations, and design change requests.
- Experience facilitating Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and managing engineering change processes.
- Familiarity with CM standards such as EIA‑649, MIL‑HDBK‑61, and DoD CM practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess technical and operational impacts of proposed changes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Configuration and Data Manager (CCDM), INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or PMP.
- Experience supporting DoD, MDA, U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or Intelligence Community programs.
- Direct experience supporting radar systems, missile warning systems, missile defense programs, command and control systems, space surveillance systems, or large-scale modernization efforts.
- Experience supporting Digital Engineering, MBSE, Agile development, DevSecOps pipelines, and integrated hardware/software development.
- Familiarity with CM and requirements management tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, DOORS, Cameo, Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar platforms.
- Proven ability to manage complex technical baselines across geographically dispersed sites while ensuring configuration integrity and compliance.
- Experience supporting engineering reviews, system integration activities, software release management, deployment planning, and sustainment operations.
AMSOPP1
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: June 30, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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