Change and Configuration Manager (US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance)

Change and Configuration Manager (US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance) Fully Remote • Remote - Washington DC/Baltimore MD Metro Area (DMV), MD Full-time NOTE : This opportunity is open to W2, 1099 or C2C (no third parties, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen with an active secret federal security clearance. This is a remote opportunity; candidate must be based in the United States; must have reliable high-speed wired (not wireless) internet connectivity. ET time zone work schedule. Daily Responsibilities This role is essential for maintaining system integrity and ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and effectively while minimizing disruptions within the organization. Manage enterprise change and configuration management activities across systems, applications, and infrastructure. Maintain configuration baselines and ensure only approved changes are implemented. Coordinate change requests, impact assessments, approvals, and implementation activities. Support and facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and change review processes. Maintain accurate records of configuration items, assets, and system inventories. Collaborate with cybersecurity, development, and operations teams to ensure compliance with security and governance requirements. Support audits, reporting, documentation, and continuous process improvement efforts. Change Management Strategy: Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage of required changes. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a coach for senior leaders and executives, helping them fulfill their roles as change management sponsors. Training and Support: Provide training and support to employees affected by changes, ensuring they are equipped to adapt to new processes and systems. Impact Analysis: Conduct impact analyses to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders. Communication: Enable the design and delivery of key communications regarding changes to ensure clarity and understanding among all employees. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status) (As mandated by our government client). Must possess an active secret federal security clearance. Must have reliable high-speed wired (not wireless) internet connectivity. 8+ years of progressive professional experience. 5+ years of experience and proficiency in change and configuration management. Experience supporting change and configuration management in a government or enterprise IT environment. Experience managing configuration baselines, change requests, and governance processes. Experience supporting Agile development and IT operations environments. Experience using enterprise collaboration and documentation tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Jira, or Confluence. Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for expressing technical requirements and designs. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information sciences, or related discipline. Additional related professional experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. ITIL Foundation or ITIL 4 certification is a PLUS. PMP, CCMP, or related change management certification is a PLUS. Experience supporting federal or DoD programs is a PLUS. Experience supporting cloud-based systems and DevSecOps environments is a PLUS. Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access) Long Term and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid Benefit) Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Powerhouse Institute, Inc.