Torch Technologies

Configuration Manager

Torch Technologies$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • 12 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in configuration management for the acquisition of systems on Department of the Army contracts
  • Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61 and EIA-649 standards
  • Understanding of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Request for Variance (RFV) processes
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.

Responsibilities

  • Review and ensure adequacy of configuration management documentation from contractors
  • Oversee, organize, and store configuration management data per management plans
  • Conduct Configuration Control Boards with program leadership and document meeting outcomes
  • Distribute and collect staff reviews for Configuration Control Board data
  • Support contractor Configuration Control Boards and program office needs
  • Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams across various engineering disciplines
  • Track changes from Configuration Control Board approval to implementation

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment
  • ESOP participation and 401(k) matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending and Health Savings Accounts available
  • Education assistance for professional development
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a Configuration Managertoprovide resources with knowledge of professional aerospace engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. Includes developing V&V and T&E strategies and documentation (e.g. SRB, TAB) to V&V armament systems against performance requirements. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Weapons Acquisition Division (AFNWC/NDB), which is resident at Eglin AFB, Florida, is the System Program Office (SPO) responsible for the acquisition.

As a Configuration Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
  • Review and ensure adequacy of configuration management documentation submitted by contractors including Configuration Management Plans, Configuration Status Accounting Reports, ECPs and RFVs
  • Responsible for overseeing, organizing, and storing configuration management data in accordance with data management plans and procedures
  • Responsible for organizing and conducting program office Configuration Control Boards with program leadership including the generation of meeting minutes
  • Ensure that data for CCB is distributed for review by staff, and comments from the review are collected for presentation at CCBs
  • Responsible for organizing program support and supporting contractor Configuration Control Boards
  • Interface and coordinate with multiple Integrated Product Teams comprised of diverse engineers to include software, mechanical and electrical engineers as well as other functionals including program management, logistics, and finance
  • Track approved changes from CCB disposition to implementation in the contract
  • Maintain a configuration management database for all proposed changes and ECPs
  • Conduct meetings with upper management to present status of configuration management activities
  • Prepare configuration management metrics reports and present to upper management
  • Participate in the development of training material and training of office staff
  • Support others with configuration management activity and ensure adherence to standards
  • Provide expertise and advice for improvement of configuration management processes
  • Communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation methods
  • Prepare and coordinate correspondence to and from external organizations


Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must have Bachelor's degree in related technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • 12 years' relevant experience
  • Experience in configuration management associated with DoW contracts for the acquisition of systems
  • Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-61 and EIA-649
  • Ensure compliance with DoW Configuration management standards, policies, and processes
  • Generate and maintain program office Configuration Management policy and plans
  • Knowledge of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and DD 1692
  • Knowledge of Request for Variance (RFV) and DD 1694
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance (contingent on Special Access Program approval), with eligibility to acquire Top Secret.


Preferred Skills:
  • Master's degree in relevant discipline
  • Active Top Secret clearance


Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: yes, 10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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