Configuration Manager at ERT

Suitland, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

211000.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Configuration Management, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Meeting Facilitation, IBM ClearCase, ClearQuest, CMART, ECMT, Jira, Federal IT, Systems Development, Systems Engineering, NOAA Configuration Management, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Position Description The Configuration Manager is responsible for applying and administering the GOES-R or JPSS and Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO) configuration management policies and procedures. The Configuration Manager will support the Configuration Control Board meetings and processes, using the assigned configuration management tool (IBM ClearCase/ClearQuest, ECMT, CMART, Jira, as applicable), and will provide status reports, schedules, and deliverables as required. The incumbent will work closely with GOES-R or JPSS operations and maintenance managers and staff to ensure that all actions are properly tracked, and status updates are made in the Configuration Management (CM) system. The incumbent will identify potential configuration management process improvements and will interface closely with the Government's, OSPO Configuration Manager on a regular basis, ensuring customer satisfaction is maximized and that configuration management processes are followed by all contractor staff. Specific duties include: Serve as configuration control board (CCB) Facilitator. Create, distribute, and track meeting schedules, agendas, topics, action items, etc. Create reports of work and change requests to review for each mission area at each relevant CCB. Support the meeting leaders to review, discuss and gain concurrence on every reviewed request for approval or actionable follow-up. Follow up on all action items and maintain status reports for each CCB or associated review meeting. Support the Government in operating and maintaining CM processes using the CM tool (CMART, ECMT, Jira as assigned) for GOES-R or JPSS action items. Oversee GOES-R or JPSS configuration management processes and spot check WRs/ OCCRs and work products to assess configuration management training needs of the Operations Maintenance and Sustainment (OMS) staff. Support annual review and update of CM Plans, Procedures, and Configuration Control Board (CCB) Charters and related documents. Provide input to CM plans, procedures, CCB charters and other documents as requested. Gather in integrate inputs as requested. Oversee change request process to facilitate Configuration Change Requests (CCR) deliverables are submitted with all required documentation for all changes made during operations and maintenance of any hardware or software. Provide weekly Configuration Change Request Reports and ensure that metrics on changes are timely, accurate, and complete for all CCRs. Provide monthly status updates and other briefings as requested. Attend weekly and monthly meetings and provide meeting action items, presentations, reports, and meeting notes as required. Attain and maintain expert level skills in configuration management, configuration management tools, and general office automation tools. Provide briefings / training on the GOES-R or JPSS Configuration Process, tools, use, features, capabilities to managers and staff members. Seek to improve overall contract performance by supporting configuration management activities, process improvement, innovation, training, and collaboration to inform teammates and facilitate / expedite work in new and innovative ways. Assist with Configuration Management related tasks for presentations or projects as directed by the Configuration Management Manager. Required Skills 2+ years of experience applying and administering configuration management policies and procedures. Demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with customer and contractor senior management. Teamwork experience and skills in communicating and supporting teams Skill in facilitating meetings, creating agendas, scheduling meetings, announcing meetings via email, taking minutes, capturing and tracking action items, following up on action items and deliverables Skill in using NOAA configuration management tools (IBM Clear Case / Clear Quest, CMART, ECMT, Jira) Experience in Federal IT, systems development, systems engineering projects Experience with NASA / INCOSE systems engineering, quality and configuration management processes Experience with NOAA configuration management processes and procedures Experience with SharePoint or other enterprise document and change management tools Expert level skill with Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, Google email, Google Meet Must be a US citizen or permanent resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access the applicable government facility/systems. Education BS/BA in management, engineering, related discipline, or equivalent years’ experience. Location Work is to be completed on-site at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD. Some remote work hours will be considered. Compensation The salary range for this role is $71,000 - 211,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Benefits All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes: Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Employee assistance program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Professional Membership Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Competitive compensation plan Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Responsibilities

The Configuration Manager is responsible for applying and administering configuration management policies and procedures, supporting Configuration Control Board meetings, and ensuring all actions are tracked in the CM system. The role involves identifying process improvements and interfacing with the Government's Configuration Manager to maximize customer satisfaction.