What are the responsibilities and job description for the Configuration Manager position at CACI?
What You’ll Get to Do
We are seeking an experienced Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to join our growing team within the Counter Unmanned Systems (UxS) Division in Sterling, VA. You will lead a team of professionals to coordinate CM of software applications with the product offerings developed by the Hardware Design and Manufacturing Operational Group (OG) to support those applications. You will work with engineers, manufacturing technicians, procurement and logistics specialists, and program managers to enforce and refine configuration control processes and procedures for hardware and software.
More About the Role
As a motivated CM professional, you will be responsible for Configuration Management (CM), change control, configuration identification, status accounting, and configuration audits of developmental and operational systems. You will create and maintain configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.), as well as prepare and execute program configuration and management plans. This position will assume a collaborative role in analyzing, negotiating, and implementing contract and CM policy, standards, and requirements on all contract and delivery orders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a Configuration Management Strategy which includes processes that support rapid development and production of software source code and electronic hardware
- Develop and maintain configuration and data management documentation, such as CM plans, policies, and procedures, based on program requirements and/or tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system to ensure that all projects maintain the integrity of complex software, hardware and documentation throughout the project life-cycle from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life.
- Ensure version/change management and control processes, policies and procedures are strictly enforced throughout the development life-cycle on hardware and embedded software across Engineering and Production.
- Regulate the change process so that only approved and validated changes to the baselines are incorporated into our products after going through appropriate change boards. Lead or participate in all Change Management activities and / or Change Control Boards (CCB) to proactively address CM-related issues and concerns. Review all software and hardware change requests submitted for approval to ensure completeness and compliance to company specific guidelines and industry best practices.
- Manage, maintain, and develop a CM environment for hardware and embedded software product builds, staging, testing and integration using version control concepts and tools, including Confluence/JIRA, Subversion, and SharePoint as well as automated CM tools to maximize efficiencies.
- Lead or participate on cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Bill-of Materials (BOMs) and work with the teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of drawings, schematics, and documentation for the entire hardware product line.
- Manage all production baseline product data, react to periodic audits on data accuracy and conformance to CM practices for all configuration items, document findings, and develop and deploy necessary correction actions.
- Manage a team with a focus on policy, implementation of strategic initiatives and execution of day-to-day deliverables. Establishes or works to achieve, team objectives, operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the job function or completion of a project.
- Lead, direct, and review the work of a team of experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Typically, has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority or ability to recommend and influence decisions within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required along with active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5 years of directly related experience
- Working knowledge of configuration management and data management principles.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Project, SharePoint, MS Teams
- Ability to grasp technical concepts
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a desire to improve processes/procedures and overall production quality and efficiencies to enhance critical national security missions.
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and working under pressure for quick-reaction projects
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team setting
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally with all levels of staff and outside personnel
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have
- 7 years of experience in Configuration Management
- Experience with configuration management of hardware design, mechanical design, and production hardware.
- Experience in configuration management in an agile development environment.
- Familiarity with configuration management for complex systems and flight hardware
- Familiarity with complex electronic systems, preferably electronic warfare (EW) systems and/or software-defined radios and associated subsystems.
What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.