[Remote] Senior Configuration Management Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Lead Configuration & Data Manager to oversee Configuration Management and Data Management for a satellite ground system development program supporting NOAA, ensuring the integrity and control of program artifacts throughout the system lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesServe as the program lead and subject matter expert for Configuration and Data Management, establishing policies, processes, and governance structures at program startupLead and mentor a team of configuration and data management specialists responsible for maintaining program baselines and controlled artifactsEstablish and maintain the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and associated procedures in alignment with contractual and customer requirementsChair or support Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities, ensuring disciplined review and approval of changes to system baselinesProvide strategic oversight of configuration management across software, hardware, documentation, and operational environmentsEstablish and maintain configuration baselines including functional, allocated, and product baselines across the system lifecycleEnsure all program documentation, software, and system configurations are properly versioned, controlled, and archivedDevelop and maintain document and drawing hierarchies (document trees) and configuration item structuresMonitor and manage changes to operating systems, applications, firmware, configuration settings, COTS products, and Government Furnished Property (GFP)Utilize CM tools such as ECMT, Git, Jira Asset Management, and related systems to manage configuration data and traceabilityOversee the development, control, and delivery of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and other contractual documentationEnsure all program documentation remains accurate, current, and aligned with approved configuration baselinesMaintain configuration-controlled documentation including reports, release notes, technical artifacts, and delivery mediaPlan and support configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audits, Physical Configuration Audits, and internal reviews)Ensure compliance with program CM procedures and contractual requirements by managing Technical Reports (TRs), Change Control Requests (CCRs), Discrepancy Reports (DRs), and related artifactsDocument baseline deviations and track corrective actions as required by program processesPerform configuration management and release engineering activities to ensure software releases are properly documented, tested, and aligned with standard system configurationsDesign and implement build and release procedures supporting software development and system integrationDevelop and maintain automation tools, scripts, and databases that improve CM visibility, traceability, and operational efficiencySkillsBachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 3+ years of experience4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degreeDemonstrated experience leading or supporting configuration management functions on complex software or systems engineering programsExperience with industry-standard configuration management tools such as ClearCase, DOORS, Git, or the Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong understanding of configuration control processes, version management, and technical documentation governanceExperience working in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments or similar Agile methodologies and leading Program Increment (PI) planning activitiesExperience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanceExperience supporting NOAA, NASA, or national space mission programs, particularly ground systemsPrior experience establishing CM processes for new programs or large system deploymentsExperience working within distributed or hybrid development environmentsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships with engineering teams, program leadership, and external stakeholdersExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated success leading process improvements and cross-functional initiativesActive Public Trust clearanceBenefitsDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Company OverviewPeraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.peraton.com/.