Configuration Management

Configuration Management

Job Location: San Diego, CA (Remote)

Overview:

Varada Consulting is seeking a highly organized and experienced Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to support Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) programs on a part-time basis. The specialist will provide configuration oversight, documentation, and technical support for a fleet readiness or acquisition program located in San Diego. This role will be embedded within a cross-functional engineering team and requires an individual who is detail-oriented, independent, and able to operate in a fast-paced DoD environment.

Responsibilities:

· Support the Configuration Management program for Navy C4I systems and platforms.

· Develop and maintain CM plans, procedures, baselines, and documentation.

· Review and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Change Notices.

· Participate in and facilitate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and Technical Review Boards (TRBs).

· Coordinate with systems engineering and logistics teams to track, analyze, and document engineering changes.

· Ensure compliance with DoD CM standards, policies, and best practices.

· Maintain CM records in databases and repositories such as CMPro, JIRA, or Confluence.

· Support lifecycle sustainment efforts by maintaining traceability of changes across development and deployment phases.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or 4+ additional years of experience in lieu of a degree).

· 5 years of Configuration Management experience supporting defense or government programs.

· Experience with Pre-installation Test and Check-Out (PITCO) deployments to include As-Built documentation

· Hands-on experience with CM tools such as CMPro, JIRA, Confluence, and Git-based systems.

· Strong understanding of CM disciplines: Identification, Control, Audits, and Status Accounting.

· Experience supporting U.S. Navy or DoD platforms, particularly PEO C4I, NAVWAR, NIWC PAC, or C3F customers.

· Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Desired:

· Configuration Management certification (CMPIC, CMII, or ECMA).

· Experience with ISR or sensor-based Navy platforms.

· Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes (e.g., DoDI 5000.02, MIL-STD-973).

Clearance Requirements:

Active Secret clearance

Location Requirement:

Candidate must reside within approximately 20–25 miles of the greater San Diego area to ensure availability for occasional in-person meetings as needed. While the role is primarily remote, proximity is required to support potential onsite engagements when requested.

*This position is contingent upon contract award

Join an Award-Winning Team! Voted as the Most Innovative and Fastest Growing Company, Varada Consulting offers highly customized IT capabilities in the federal civilian and DoD market space in support of the mission objectives of the federal government. Varada provides competitive compensation and benefits packages, including a 100% employer-paid healthcare premium, matching 401k, and unlimited education and training.

Varada Consulting, LLC is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.