Job Description Job #217428
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Configuration Management Specialist (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in St. Charles, MO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and change management practices
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- 1+ years editing PDF and Word files
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESOur teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Experienced Level Configuration Managers.
The Software Configuration Management Specialist will be a member of the build team and will support the Change Configuration Board (CCB). This role reviews all software releases for accuracy, documents CCB meetings by capturing minutes, tracks and follows up on action items, and coordinates final release activities.
The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive self-starter who can independently analyze issues and drive them to resolution. Flexibility, initiative, and resourcefulness are essential to succeed in this role. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
- Lead and manage the Change Control Board (CCB) process for software: schedule and facilitate CCB meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, track action items, and ensure changes are reviewed and approved before implementation.
- Produce and maintain program CM artifacts: CM plans, product/document identification schemes, baselines, and traceability records.
- Prepare and process change documents: Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Requests for Variance (RFV), Change Documents/Requests (CD/CRs), and related approvals.
- Oversee software build and release activities: plan, schedule, coordinate and execute builds and deployments; operate and improve build/release processes to minimize errors and cycle time.
- Manage version control, repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and build environments; resolve environment inconsistencies and release failures.
- Perform configuration audits and verification to confirm product/documentation baselines.
- Assess prime and supplier contract CM requirements and coordinate supplier change management.
- Support determinations of export authority for technical work products and assist with industry quality audits for CM.
- Collaborate with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to align release schedules, program planning, and program-level CM activities.
- Drive continuous improvement of CM processes, tooling, and metrics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- Experience leading or coordinating teams, formally or informally
- Experience with version control systems and build/release tooling (e.g., Git, CI/CD)
- Experience in Configuration Management
- Ability to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal networks; an understanding of the cultures of organizations and ability to apply this information in a way that strengthens the organization's strategic plan and profitability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated process improvement mindset
REQUIRED EDUCATIONBachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science is preferred.
WORK HOURSFULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMADDITIONALApplicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
- Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Zachary Fasano 800.927.9318 x252
[email protected] 
