GSIS - Configuration Manager

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Apogee is seeking a Configuration Manager supporting Space Systems Command (SSC). This position is located at Colorado Springs, CO.

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee’s culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you will be doing:

Work as part of a team to develop an SSC and PEO CM Plan (CMP) and establish and maintain strict change control processes and procedures. The change control processes and procedures shall include applications, data stores, and documentation

Support Configuration Control Board (CCB) / review board processes for Program Office, including planning, minutes, and actions

Assist the Government in developing and administering configuration management plans; maintaining design traceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for and attending major events

Follow standard National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) directives to ensure process rigor with programs and ensure all changes to the system that are going through development and testing are reviewed before moved into production

Provide support to maintain CM of program system software releases, monitor the installation status of each new release, provide oversight, recommend enhanced solutions, and conduct fault isolation

Provide a Technical Baseline Documentation Master List that includes, but is not limited to, system and subsystem configurations, program POC, current approved configuration, and the configuration history and approver(s)

Manage changes to the Technical Baseline Documentation Master List as well as manage legacy system specifications and interfaces

Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and participate in design audits.

Assess recommended changes for dependencies, impacts to the technical baselines, risks, clarity and completeness of change documentation, and potential transition issues

Support Engineering Assessments and prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs). Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items

Work closely with program management, systems engineers, and product support specialists in an integrated product team environment

What you will need: Security Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI preferred)

One of the following education/experience combinations:

Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR

11+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree

3+ years of experience in working Configuration Management for commercial or DoD Space

Must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment

Experience performing HW and SW configuration audits

Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation

Experience developing briefings for senior management

Understanding of the software development life cycle

Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database

Compensation and Benefits: Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

The base pay for this position ranges from $68,500 to $114,225 across the U.S. There is a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)