Software Configuration Specialist - Security Clearance Required

Company: Leidos
Location: Gunpowder
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Description Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. Leidos is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support Post-Production Software Support (PPSS) and Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) engineering and technical services to the CECOM IEW&S Directorate Sensors and Mission Division (SMED) based in Aberdeen MD with operations located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Successful candidates will support our customer in creating capabilities and providing technical services, subject matter expertise, and software solutions and services for platforms such as the Operational Procedure Trainer (OPT), Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3), Biometric Automated Toolset Army (BAT-A), Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (SGF), Guardrail Common Sensor (GRCS), Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS), Small Tactical Radar Lightweight (STARLite) and a full range of related Aerial Sensors Suite of Systems. This support is an essential in maintaining readiness for today's modern platform sensor systems. Primary Responsibilities The Configuration Manager will be responsible for all aspects of configuration management and quality control of software changes to the system they are assigned. Duties may include ensuring configuration identification by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations and preparing deviations and waivers for government approval when specifications cannot be met. They will also write Configuration Management (CM) Plans. Audits software change procedures, software development, software testing, and software documentation to verify compliance with software CM plans and procedures. - Performs audits, baseline identification, and preparation and control of documentation for software projects. Participates in design reviews, configuration audits, and evaluations of software products to ensure proper identification, control, and status accounting of the software baseline. Responsible for code management, audits, baseline identification, and preparation and control of documentation for software projects. - Works to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables. - Will manage the development of solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact the team. - Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions to achieve functional objectives - - -The Senior Configuration Manager will also be required to run Configuration control boards for all issues associated with the system they are assigned. He will also act as the team lead. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, other Engineering or other Technical Discipline Five (5) years of experience performing functional configuration management. Four (4) years of additional functional configuration management experience may be substituted for a degree Experience working in cross-functional teams Experience with the development of Configuration Management Plans Understanding and experience with SEC Configuration Management process Experience with Configuration Managements tools such as Git and Beyond Compare Familiar with SharePoint repositories Experience with the EMARSS Family of Systems, STARLite and Guardrail Experience with tracking and maintaining software licenses. Understanding and experience in the complete lifecycle of the software in military systems. Willing to travel up to 10% CONUS to support operational requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead a diverse team of engineers and testers Currently possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with CECOM Software Engineering Center Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) & Post- Production Software Support (PPSS) processes a plus Experience using Jira and managing Program Tracking Reports (PTRs) through the complete software lifecycle. Understanding and experience with Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes and procedures. Experience with supporting the development of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs). Experience with U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC) Software Control and Reference Office (SCRO) processes and procedures. Experience with data management processes and procedures and understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Pay Range: Pay Range $66,300.00 - $119,850.00 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.

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