Configuration Manager

RSC2, Inc

$94K — $224K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8 years of related Configuration Management experience
  • Hands-on experience in implementing CM policies in a regulated environment
  • Familiarity with compliance verification and audit processes
  • Experience supporting Agile or SAFe development environments (preferred)
  • Proficient in Jira and Confluence for configuration tracking

Responsibilities

  • Manage configuration baselines through development to operational environments
  • Coordinate release activities including software builds and security updates
  • Establish configuration control processes following Army standards
  • Act as the authority for version control and release traceability
  • Support Change Control Boards and manage change requests
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure environment setup and sustainment
  • Identify and mitigate configuration risks that impact program deliverables

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-matching retirement plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Limited travel opportunities (approximately 10%)
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

RSC2 is seeking a Configuration Manager to support MDSS and programs at PD SAI in Aberdeen, MD. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity, traceability, and readiness of mission systems delivered to the U.S. Army.

The Configuration Manager will own and execute the configuration management lifecycle for software, system configurations, and associated technical artifacts supporting MDSS development, integration, test, and fielding activities. The role ensures that all system baselines are controlled, auditable, and aligned with Army program requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own and manage configuration baselines across development, integration, test, and operational environments supporting MDSS mission systems.
  • Plan, coordinate, and control release activities including software builds, system configurations, patches, security updates, and integration drops.
  • Establish and maintain configuration control processes for code, system configurations, documentation, and interfaces in accordance with program CM plans and Army standards.
  • Serve as the central authority for version control, build integrity, and release traceability across lab, Test & Integration (T&I), and government test events.
  • Support and participate in Change Control Boards (CCBs), managing change requests, impact assessments, and baseline updates.
  • Work collaboratively with developers, systems engineers, testers, cybersecurity, and platform teams to support build and test environment setup and sustainment.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate configuration and release risks impacting scope, schedule, integration readiness, or baseline integrity
  • Measure and monitor progress to ensure system builds and releases are delivered on schedule and meet program, test, and operational expectations
  • Communicate all key configuration plans, release commitments, baseline changes, and impacts to program leadership and government counterparts
  • Conduct Release Readiness Reviews, Configuration Status Accounting reviews, and support Government Go/No-Go decisions for integration and test events
  • Produce and maintain Deployment, Integration, and Implementation Plans supporting lab, test, and operational environments
  • Develop or maintain scripts, tools, and automation to support build, integration, baseline creation, and deployment activities across environments

Requirements:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8 years of related Configuration Management experience
  • Hands-on experience implementing Configuration Management policies, plans, and procedures in a regulated or mission-focused environment
  • Familiarity with audit processes, system change documentation, and compliance verification against approved CM plans
  • Experience supporting Agile or SAFe development environments (preferred, not required)
  • Experience managing change control of Configuration Items (CIs), including participation in review boards, processing change requests, and supporting CCBs
  • Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including interaction with government stakeholders
  • Hands-on proficiency with Jira and Confluence for configuration tracking and documentation
  • Comfortable with limited travel (approximately 10%)

Desired Environment Experience:
  • DoD or Army acquisition programs
  • Mission systems, ISR, or sensor-based platforms
  • Multi-contractor integration environments
  • Lab-to-field transition workflows


Work Location: Aberdeen, MD

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary-Exempt

Benefits Package: We offer a top-tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more!

Salary at RSC2 is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $94,000 to $224,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical total compensation range for this position.

Salary Description

$94,000 - $224,000 per/year

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