Configuration Management Specialist III

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Configuration Management Specialist III

Location : NAVWAR HQ – San Diego, CA

Clearance Required : Active Secret

Employment Type : Full-Time | On-site

Pay Range : $55-$60

Contract Type : Contingent upon award

About the Role

This role ensures full configuration control and compliance with Navy and DoD standards across the lifecycle of communications, navigation, and satellite systems fielded afloat and ashore.

The CM Specialist will work closely with government stakeholders and engineers to maintain configuration baselines, review change requests, and manage documentation within formal control processes.

Key Responsibilities

Review and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) across all divisions (SATCOM, TACCOMS, TAC SIT, PNT)

Participate in Change Control Boards (CCBs) and PTRB (PEO C4I Technical Requirements Board) reviews

Maintain product baselines (Functional, Allocated, Product, and As-Installed) using PLM systems such as CMPRO

Submit, track, and document all configuration updates in the designated CM database

Support audits, technical reviews, and data calls relating to CM compliance

Manage CM SharePoint documentation, training new users, and generating status reports for the government

Ensure all baseline changes related to installations, modernizations, and modifications are correctly assessed and documented

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems management, logistics, or a related technical field

10+ years of relevant configuration management experience, preferably supporting DoD or Navy programs

Proficient in product lifecycle management (PLM) software, particularly CMPRO or equivalent

Familiarity with Navy CM policies, including MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649C, and PEO C4I CM processes

Strong skills in change / version control, release engineering, and technical documentation

Additional Requirements

Must possess an active SECRET security clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Familiarity with NAVWAR, PEO C4I, and shipboard installation data is highly desirable

Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills

Ability to support hybrid CM and logistics integration efforts

Some limited CONUS / OCONUS travel may be required depending on project needs.