Senior Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager

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 Bachelor's 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

Work Location: Hybrid - Middletown, RI