Configuration Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

KSAT Inc. 

7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231

Introduction 

With headquarters in Tromsø, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services for satellite communications and satellite operations services. KSAT is the world’s largest supplier of telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) and data acquisition services for non-geostationary satellites. Founded in 1968, KSAT has grown to over 550 employees with an annual revenue of approximately $200M+. About 50% of KSAT’s annual revenue comes from the US. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) is located in Denver, Colorado and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial ground segment and satellite operations services. As a result of KSAT’s continued growth in the US, more critical talent is needed. 

Summary of Position

KSAT is seeking a detail-oriented Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to support configuration control and documentation across multiple KSAT portfolios, programs, and technical projects. This role is responsible for maintaining controlled documentation, managing revisions and configuration baselines, tracking engineering changes, and ensuring project and technical records remain accurate, current, and accessible.

The Configuration Management Specialist will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure technical documentation and configuration changes are properly reviewed, approved, recorded, and implemented. The role will support customer and contractual deliverables, internal processes, and compliance requirements across KSAT’s diverse portfolio.

This position will report to the US Project Manager Lead and will be based in the Denver region, with an expectation of three days in the office per week and the remaining time flexible for remote work. 

Joining The KSAT Team Means  

• Opportunity to work across the commercial, civil, and defense space industry 

• Flexible work environment 

• Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures 

• Engaging team: inspire small, dedicated, “A-class” teammates. Being part of a nimble and passionate “start-up” team, with the financial security and product technology readiness level of an established company – the best of both worlds 

Compensation  

The base salary range is between $70K - $90K 

Benefits Package Highlights  

• Four weeks of PTO annually 

• $0 individual medical insurance with generous coverages 

• Flexible working environment 

• Fitness expense reimbursement program 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• International travel opportunities 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration management processes and controlled documentation across multiple KSAT portfolios, programs, and projects.
• Manage document reviews, approvals, revisions, distribution, and archival.
• Establish and maintain configuration baselines, ensuring technical records accurately reflect approved configurations.
• Coordinate engineering changes with engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and other stakeholders.
• Track configuration items, revisions, approvals, and implementation status to maintain traceability.
• Maintain configuration registers, document trackers, and change logs to support program visibility and schedules.
• Support customer deliverables, configuration audits, and compliance with contractual, quality, and organizational requirements.
• Resolve documentation discrepancies and identify opportunities to improve CM processes and tools.
• Support program milestones and performance metrics while developing expertise in CM tools, processes, and industry standards.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in configuration management, document control, quality assurance, engineering support, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience managing controlled documentation, configuration baselines, engineering changes, and revision traceability.
• Experience coordinating change control activities across engineering, project management, quality, and other functional teams.
• Ability to independently manage configuration records, documentation workflows, and competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Experience supporting audits, resolving documentation discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with contractual and organizational requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management, configuration management, or version control tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with industry configuration management standards, such as SAE EIA-649.
• Familiarity with configuration management, version control, or service management platforms such as GitLab/GitHub, ServiceNow, and NetBox.
• Experience with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Change Control Boards (CCBs), product baselines, and requirements traceability.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, quality management systems, or compliance audits.
• Experience with export control document marking and CUI/EAR/ITAR standards.
• Demonstrated ability to improve CM processes, standardize workflows, and implement best practices across multiple programs or portfolios.
• Experience working with international teams or distributed organizations.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline) or equivalent experience.

Other

• US Citizenship / Permanent Residence Required  

• Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance, if required  

• Ability to support systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)