Data and Configuration Management Analyst
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Arlington, Virginia, United States · $95K–$125K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The analyst will oversee configuration management workflows, chair technical review boards, and manage critical mission data for government programs. They are responsible for driving baseline integrity, managing contract deliverables, and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize data operations.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess 3-10+ years of configuration management experience and hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Proficiency in tools such as CMPRO, Sunbird, and CAMEO, along with strong communication skills, is required.
Benefits
Full description
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. We are seeking a highly organized Configuration Management Analyst to oversee and mature our Configuration Management (CM) workflows, moderate technical review boards, and manage critical mission data. This role requires heavy coordination with engineering teams, high performance computer (HPC) engineers, cyber experts and government/military leadership to define configuration items, manage data migrations and oversee contract deliverable processes.
Responsibilities
Role Overview: Drive defense configuration baseline integrity, cross-functional technical governance, and high-visibility program deliverables as a Configuration Management Lead. This position manages full-lifecycle CM operations from leading critical board meetings, executing software analyses to overseeing contract deliverables (CDRLs) and establishing foundational baselines across complex government and military programs. Core Configuration Management Responsibilities
- Technical Board Governance: Chair and moderate high-stakes Technical Review Boards (TRBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). Manage end-to-end change workflows, generate Change Request (CR) tickets, maintain SharePoint dashboards, and publish official board minutes.
- Leadership Briefings & Tool Analysis: Execute deep-dive software tool evaluations and deliver actionable strategic briefings directly to Program Managers, Technical Leads, and Government/Military Stakeholders.
- Baseline Architecture & CMP Annex Development: Author the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) Annex. Partner with Systems, HPC, and Cybersecurity Engineering teams to identify, audit, and finalize the official Configuration Item (CI) list for formal government sign-off.
Systems, Tools & Data Operations
- Service Desk & Process Optimization: Serve as the functional Data Support Lead for core toolsets. Collaborate with Systems Administrators to optimize WebHelpDesk workflows and customize hardware request entry fields.
- Data Center & Software Migration Baselines: Support Government Leadership in baselining communications facilities using Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools (e.g., Sunbird). Drive software license and repository migrations into CMPRO, concluding with executive demonstrations.
- Engineering Data Management: Execute secure cross-domain data transfers by retrieving engineering drawings from lower-side portals and deploying top-level drawings to Microsoft Teams for cross-functional access.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Leverage CAMEO software to capture requirements and support modern, model-based CM processes.
Contracts, Compliance & Program Support
- CDRL & Contract Management: Direct the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) lifecycle across diverse hardware/software efforts. Draft, evaluate, and update DD Form 1423s while aligning Statements of Work (SOWs) for active and future procurements.
- Obsolescence Tracking: Assist technical leads in identifying, documenting, and monitoring hardware/software component obsolescence risks.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Core Competencies
- Experience & Education:
- 3–6+ years of specialized Configuration Management experience with an Associate’s Degree, OR 10+ years of direct CM experience.
- Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility (Mandatory).
- Technical & Software Proficiency:
- Hands-on experience with CMPRO, Sunbird (DCIM), CAMEO, WebHelpDesk, and Interactive Data Environments (IDEs).
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (heavy emphasis on Excel and SharePoint).
- Solid grounding in modern database management, data libraries, and baseline control.
- Professional Skills:
- Proactive self-starter capable of operating autonomously with minimal oversight.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to serve as a key liaison across Integrated Product Support (IPS) teams.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement
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