Senior Configuration Manager

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 127 John Clarke Rd BBN MIDDLETOWN Ste 3

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Overview:

RTX BBN Technologies a high-tech research & development company seeks a creative self-starter that is organized hands-on and people-centered to fill the role of Configuration Manager in our Physical Sciences & Systems (PS2) business unit.

This position is for a professional with a background in organizing and tracking hardware software and documentation assets in production environments. The individual will analyze contractual and business configuration management requirements implement and sustain internal processes and enforce project team compliance.

A successful individual possesses the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with the development production and sustainment teams to identify prioritize and execute tasks that align with project objectives and governing requirements. The candidate shall have the aptitude to manage and track parallel job responsibilities including the upkeep of internal status and configuration tracking systems generating reports performing internal audits and interfacing with customers for project deliverables. This is a hybrid position but will generally require 4 days on-site per week.

Role Overview:

• Analyze company policies and procedures as well as contractual requirements to understand and implement compliant configuration management of documents software and hardware
• Assess existing project-level mission assurance workflows and propose and implement improvements to streamline improve data consistency and enhance useability for the users and management personnel
• Perform both random and scheduled internal audits to verify and enforce team compliance with CM requirements
• Support secure data transfer activities and customer communications
• Generate and track metrics related to program status CM data
• Monitor and maintain configuration tracking systems
• Develop training briefs tailored to the CM needs of each project team functional area (e.g. software hardware document) and conduct periodic training sessions
• Lead the preparation and internal conduct for Government source inspection events
• Support the handling and control of Government property
• Collaborate daily with BBN team members and customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) or Business Administration/Management and 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience
• Prior configuration management experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience in organizing and methodically executing multistep tasks

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Disciplined and deliberate personality with proficiency in monitoring and enforcing CM expectations
• Experience in hardware and software production activities
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 guidelines for Quality Management Systems
• Technical background
• Experience using Atlassian products including Jira Confluence and Bitbucket
• Experience using Product Data (or Lifecycle) Management software (PDM PLM)
• Scrum Master Experience
• Strong grasp of Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
• Experience tracking Agile metrics like velocity burndown charts and cycle time.
• Deep knowledge of Jira Service Management and Jira Software.
• Ability to build complex workflows post-functions and conditions in JIRA.
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems
• An active security clearance

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Work Location: Hybrid - Middletown RI

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86800 USD - 165200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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