Configuration Management Specialist

Description

GXM is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support configuration management and change control functions in support of Naval software development programs. The selected candidate will support efforts to establish, maintain, and control configuration baselines across multiple projects and work closely with software development, engineering, and customer stakeholders to ensure technical requirements, changes, and deliverables are properly documented, tracked, and approved.

The candidate will apply configuration management best practices to support source code control, configuration library management, and change request processes, including participation in Change Control Boards (CCBs). This role requires collaboration with development teams and customers to maintain compliance with Department of War standards and support accurate technical documentation and reporting throughout the software development life cycle. This is a full-time, exempt position that may be performed remotely with short-term travel as required by the project. This position will be based out of Fredericksburg, VA with occasional travel to Dahlgren, VA.

About GXM

GXM is a team of creative professionals focused on solving problems for end users. We focus on turning innovation into actual application by working with clients who need rapid problem solving and solution development for their organizations. If you are interested in working on challenging problems, having fun along the way with a group of passionate professionals, and making a difference for end users, you’ll fit right in at GXM.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support configuration management activities for Naval software development projects

• Perform configuration item identification and baseline definition

• Manage source code control, configuration libraries, and change request processes

• Track and manage configuration-related action items

• Develop and maintain Department of War manuals and specifications

• Prepare and contribute to technical reports

• Collaborate directly with customers and engineering personnel

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customers and engineering personnel

• Three (3) years of experience serving as a logistics planner, configuration manager, or process improvement manager

• Demonstrated experience using one or more Configuration Management (CM) tools to manage configuration baselines, source code control, and change requests (e.g., GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Subversion, or equivalent)

• Experience performing configuration item identification, baseline definition, source code control, CM library use, and change request management

• Experience supporting, participating in, or administering Change Control Boards (CCBs), including preparation, review, tracking, and disposition of change requests

• Experience developing and maintaining Department of War manuals and specifications

• Experience writing technical reports

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Naval or other Department of War software development programs

• Prior military service or experience supporting Department of War operations

Desired / Professional Certifications

• None specified

Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer

GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.