Configuration Management Analyst (Job 1510)

DLH
North Charleston, SC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior-level configuration management professionals who can manage system baselines and support cross-functional teams. Candidates should have experience with configuration management tools and be prepared to work in a federal defense domain.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level to senior-level CM professionals with baseline management and cross-functional team experience
    — “Responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems”
  • Candidates with a background in systems engineering and technical review processes
    — “Supporting the development of ECP packages and all relevant supporting documentation”
  • Those who can serve as a backup to the Software License Manager and manage CMPro workflows
    — “Serve as backup to the Software License Manager”

Things to consider

  • Must be prepared to obtain a Secret Clearance, which may involve a background check and time delay
    — “Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance”
  • Certification requirements are time-bound and must be pursued within 1.5 years of starting the role
    — “The individual shall be working towards the relevant certifications within one and a half years after assuming duties”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing configuration baselines across development, test, and production environments
    — “create and maintain software, hardware, and documentation configuration baselines”
  • Showcase ability to route problem reports and change requests effectively
    — “Leads change management by routing problem reports, change requests, and change notifications”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with CMPro, JIRA, and JAMA in your resume and interview responses
    — “Familiar with (JIRA, JAMA, CMPro)”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate between engineering teams, Change Analysts, and program offices
    — “Facilitate communication & coordination between the Change Analyst, engineering team, and the program office”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to act as a CMPRO administrator and train others in its use
    — “Serve as the CMPRO administrator for assigned project, managing users, roles and responsibilities”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed CM documentation
  • Supported the development of ECP packages
  • Provided support to system engineering technical review events
Typical background
High School diploma or GED3 years of Computerized System or Administrative experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Configuration ManagementSystem EngineeringTechnical ReviewBaseline ManagementChange ControlConfiguration AuditsSoftware License ManagementConfiguration Management Practices

Preferred

Microsoft Role-based CertificationsRed Hat Certification ProgramCisco Certified Network ProfessionalOracle Certified ProfessionalVmware Certified ProfessionalCloud Certifications

Stack & domain

Configuration ManagementConfiguration ControlConfiguration Status AccountingConfiguration AuditsConfiguration ItemsChange ControlBaseline ManagementTechnical Review EventsSoftware License ManagementCmpro AdministrationUser ManagementRole ManagementWorkflow ManagementProcess ManagementProblem Report RoutingChange Request RoutingChange Notification RoutingSoftware EngineeringComputerized SystemsAdministrative ExperienceCertificationsMicrosoft Role-based CertificationsMicrosoft Certified Application DeveloperMicrosoft Certified Database AdministratorRed Hat Certification ProgramCisco Certified Network ProfessionalCisco Certified Design ProfessionalOracle Certified ProfessionalVmware Certified ProfessionalCloud CertificationsAttention To DetailWork EthicWritten SkillsVerbal SkillsTeamworkProfessional Software Engineering MasterCertified Software Development Professional

About the role

Original posting from DLH via Greenhouse

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science, research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview 

Support various aspects of DoD Configuration Management (CM), which may include the development of CM documentation such as Configuration Management Plans (CMP) and Configuration Status Accounting Reports (CSAR). The candidate will be expected to participate in the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and the Technical Review Board (TRB).

Responsibilities 

Responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems, implementing CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements to end-of-life.

Act as front-end CM support, providing guidance to the engineering team based on industry standards and best practices. Facilitate communication & coordination between the Change Analyst, engineering team, and the program office.

Responsible for supporting the development of ECP packages and all relevant supporting documentation (CRB briefs, BCM, SyVD, SVDs, etc.), baseline management, and providing support to all system engineering technical review events.

Identifies configuration items, implements change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits. Reviews and releases various configuration items, including documents and hardware drawings

Works with the team to create and maintain software, hardware, and documentation configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.) Leads change management by routing problem reports, change requests, and change notifications. Serve as backup to the Software License Manager

Serve as the CMPRO administrator for assigned project, managing users, roles and responsibilities, workflows, and processes. Assist new CMPro users with basic configuration management practices.

Needs excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal skills, and ability to work on multi-functional teams. 

Qualifications 

High School diploma or GED. The ideal candidate will possess, at a minimum, an Associate's degree.

Three (3) years of Computerized System or Administrative experience. 

The individual shall be working towards the relevant certifications within one and a half years after assuming duties:

Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)/ Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) or, with COR approval, complete a vendor/platform specific certification

Microsoft role-based certifications

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)

CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

CISCO Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Cloud certifications, etc.

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications 

Familiar with (JIRA, JAMA, CMPro).

Strong organizational skills

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply. 

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

Source: DLH careers (Greenhouse)

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