Lead Configuration Manager

Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.

Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.

Your Mission

As a Lead Configuration Manager, you will lead configuration management across complex developmental and operational systems. You’ll establish, implement, and oversee CM policies, procedures, and tools that maintain integrity and traceability of system baselines throughout the full system lifecycle. Your leadership will ensure efficient configuration control, audit readiness, and version management for hardware and software environments.

• An experienced CM professional who thrives in structured, process-driven environments
• Detail-oriented and proactive in maintaining configuration integrity and version control
• Skilled in implementing and improving CM frameworks for large, integrated systems
• Confident leading CM tasks independently and advising stakeholders on best practices

• Managing and maintaining configuration baselines for development, test, and production environments
• Leading the development and implementation of CM processes, policies, and procedures
• Utilizing tools such as DOORS or Eclipse to store, track, and manage configuration items
• Defining and implementing hardware and software version control and build processes
• Creating and integrating product build scripts and procedures
• Supporting and advising Government Change Control Boards (CCBs)
• Performing configuration audits and ensuring compliance with CM requirements
• Maintaining the CM environment for build, staging, testing, and integration activities
• Working independently to develop and sustain effective CM processes across the program

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Eight (8) years of related experience as a Configuration Manager
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university
• A Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience (reducing total to six (6) years)
• Four (4) additional years of CM experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

• One (1) year of experience using a source code control system on a similar program
• Experience supporting CM for defense or intelligence programs
• Expertise in automated CM tools such as DOORS, Eclipse, or equivalent platforms
• Strong understanding of configuration audits, change control, and version management
• Proven ability to mentor junior CM staff and guide CM strategy across teams

About us: 

We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.

Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.  

ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets! 

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.