Configuration Management Specialist

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Configuration Management (CM) Specialist aiding our Government customer in managing a portfolio of programs in a dynamic spacecraft program office. The location is Chantilly, Virginia and requires an active TS/SCI with Poly to start.

The Configuration Management Specialist requires an understanding of CM requirements, terms, and processes.  Specific duties include:

• Draft and publish Request for Change (RFC) requested by the customer, coordinating with the Enterprise for organizational impacts, and managing the RFC through the complete cycle to approval
• Interact daily with government customer and contractor subject matter experts (SME) to prepare RFC and obtain appropriate signatures for release
• Advise Enterprise CM on updated baseline documents ready for posting on Enterprise Web Page
• Coordinate the review and release of all external RFCs, taking external RFCs to respective management boards if applicable to customer programs
• Conduct bi-weekly pre-ERB and CCB, prepare and publish minutes, and maintain action items
• Compile ERB book and brief Directorate-level representatives on RFCs being adjudicated at the Enterprise-level ERB and CCB
• Coordinate Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) distribution from the developer to include downloading, entry into database, and release for review while maintaining timelines for CDRL approval
• Review CDRL forms from government and contractor SMEs, coordinating signature of approval with COTR
• Support Requirement Verification Report (RVR) deliveries and documentation, maintaining RVR database with current status
• Maintain library of completed RFCs, RFC briefings, CDRLs, and RVRs
• ·    Answer questions daily from government and contractor team on CM processes and requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years relevant experience.
• 4 years NRO or other System Program Office (SPO) experience.
• Experience in facilitating Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and Engineering Review Boards (ERB) or equivalent forums.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the requirement to strictly manage spacecraft configuration control, and the processes and procedures needed to ensure mission success.

 Desired Experience: 

• 5 years CM experience.
• 5 years or greater NRO SPO experience.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.