Configuration Management - Apollo Professional Solutions
Indianapolis, IN 46219
About the Job
Configuration Management Professional
Indianapolis, IN
Hybrid role-schedule is subject to change based on the demand of the assignment*
Contract
$62.86/hr
Extensive experience to lead a team of configuration and data managers for a large-scale Army Training Devices sustainment program. This Configuration Manager applies their experience working directly with engineering, production and sustainment teams to create and maintain hardware, software, firmware, COTS/FOSS, development, test, production and fielded configuration baselines. This lead CM position is tasked with ensuring CM support produces product data that meets technical, regulatory and company
requirements necessary to maintain configuration control and meet quality management system standards, promotes efficient, collaborative, and timely CM workflow, coordinates document and data deliverable management, identifies and troubleshoots anomalies, demonstrates and promotes analytical thinking, and capably communicates complex processes, both verbal and written.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Configuration Management Professional
Apply policy and process in addition to industry and military standards to create the program CM Plan
Coordinate with Aras Innovator administrators to apply CM planning during Aras Innovator process & workflow customization
Establish CSA reporting requirements & robust change management processes to ensure accurate & timely updates to configuration item (CI) status
Work with cross-functional team members to Identify & address any inherited CM issues during transition-in to validate/establish technical baselines; coordinating with the customer as necessary for resolution
Document current customer identification practices for incorporation into CM planning and processes (eg, Device Version Control (DVC) and National Stock Number (NSN))
Manage baseline identification for traceability through product-specific lifecycles, to control technical data packages, & incremental sustainment releases utilizing Aras Innovator Digital Twin Core functionality
Provide updates/revisions to the customer through the externally facing library portal
Validate proper application of configuration identification at all stages of CCB review & government disposition
Uniquely identify change request types across program CM tools to support traceability between supporting Technical Direction Plans & all affected CIs
Define product metadata requirements to be applied across program CM tools to maintain and support searchable tech pubs, data, & manuals
Ensure document and data items comply with data export requirements.
Align program ERB/CCB structures and processes with customer product lead organizations
Standardize the process for change request impact analysis & supporting data collection
Ensure process-compliant execution of ERB/CCB workflow
Support engineering, training, logistics, & cyber processes implemented to incorporate approved changes
Responsible for inventory and control of all COTS/FOSS and associated Licensing, maintained in the programs COTS Software database.
Guide and execute the release of product baselines, including applicable CDRLs, for production, lab use, procurement, or field deployment as applicable
Integrate CM versioning & baseline management into IA/cybersecurity baselines
Update CSA to maintain accurate change management status & update affected library artifacts with each release for end users
Define and apply the program CSA system based upon CM processes implemented, and the capabilities of the program CM tool suite
Utilize CM tools to manage status-specific metadata, centralized in Aras Innovator
Enhance CSA reporting requirements as new requirements are identified
Publish CSA reports in the program library and ensure CM processes yield accurate CSA metadata used for searching and ad-hoc report generation
Communicate CM status to Functional and Program Management.
Plan and execute baseline audits for each product baseline release, verifying incorporation of approved changes
Plan and execute internal CM process audits to ensure CM processes are executed as planned & evaluate effectiveness
Plan and execute functional and/or physical configuration audit based on Technical Direction Plan requirements
Qualifications Required: Configuration Management Professional
Extensive experience associated with defined Configuration Management processes based on common functional best practices (EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, ISO, ITIL and CMMI)
Expert skill level in the utilization of at least one advanced PDM tool supporting hardware, systems and/or software work products.
Ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines, production and product sustainment teams, as well as external suppliers.
Ability to provide CM process training to the program team.
Creativity in problem solving, crisp attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Qualifications Desired: Configuration Management Professional
Experience using Aras Innovator, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins
Configuration Management certification, such as NDIA and/or CMII
Practical experience with Agile development methods
Experience using IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG)
Experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.
Experience with automated deployment technologies like Puppet, Chef, or Ansible
Proposal and cost estimation experience
Prior experience with Quality Management Systems (experience with internal and external audits is a plus)
EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
Indianapolis, IN
Hybrid role-schedule is subject to change based on the demand of the assignment*
Contract
$62.86/hr
Extensive experience to lead a team of configuration and data managers for a large-scale Army Training Devices sustainment program. This Configuration Manager applies their experience working directly with engineering, production and sustainment teams to create and maintain hardware, software, firmware, COTS/FOSS, development, test, production and fielded configuration baselines. This lead CM position is tasked with ensuring CM support produces product data that meets technical, regulatory and company
requirements necessary to maintain configuration control and meet quality management system standards, promotes efficient, collaborative, and timely CM workflow, coordinates document and data deliverable management, identifies and troubleshoots anomalies, demonstrates and promotes analytical thinking, and capably communicates complex processes, both verbal and written.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Configuration Management Professional
Apply policy and process in addition to industry and military standards to create the program CM Plan
Coordinate with Aras Innovator administrators to apply CM planning during Aras Innovator process & workflow customization
Establish CSA reporting requirements & robust change management processes to ensure accurate & timely updates to configuration item (CI) status
Work with cross-functional team members to Identify & address any inherited CM issues during transition-in to validate/establish technical baselines; coordinating with the customer as necessary for resolution
Document current customer identification practices for incorporation into CM planning and processes (eg, Device Version Control (DVC) and National Stock Number (NSN))
Manage baseline identification for traceability through product-specific lifecycles, to control technical data packages, & incremental sustainment releases utilizing Aras Innovator Digital Twin Core functionality
Provide updates/revisions to the customer through the externally facing library portal
Validate proper application of configuration identification at all stages of CCB review & government disposition
Uniquely identify change request types across program CM tools to support traceability between supporting Technical Direction Plans & all affected CIs
Define product metadata requirements to be applied across program CM tools to maintain and support searchable tech pubs, data, & manuals
Ensure document and data items comply with data export requirements.
Align program ERB/CCB structures and processes with customer product lead organizations
Standardize the process for change request impact analysis & supporting data collection
Ensure process-compliant execution of ERB/CCB workflow
Support engineering, training, logistics, & cyber processes implemented to incorporate approved changes
Responsible for inventory and control of all COTS/FOSS and associated Licensing, maintained in the programs COTS Software database.
Guide and execute the release of product baselines, including applicable CDRLs, for production, lab use, procurement, or field deployment as applicable
Integrate CM versioning & baseline management into IA/cybersecurity baselines
Update CSA to maintain accurate change management status & update affected library artifacts with each release for end users
Define and apply the program CSA system based upon CM processes implemented, and the capabilities of the program CM tool suite
Utilize CM tools to manage status-specific metadata, centralized in Aras Innovator
Enhance CSA reporting requirements as new requirements are identified
Publish CSA reports in the program library and ensure CM processes yield accurate CSA metadata used for searching and ad-hoc report generation
Communicate CM status to Functional and Program Management.
Plan and execute baseline audits for each product baseline release, verifying incorporation of approved changes
Plan and execute internal CM process audits to ensure CM processes are executed as planned & evaluate effectiveness
Plan and execute functional and/or physical configuration audit based on Technical Direction Plan requirements
Qualifications Required: Configuration Management Professional
Extensive experience associated with defined Configuration Management processes based on common functional best practices (EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, ISO, ITIL and CMMI)
Expert skill level in the utilization of at least one advanced PDM tool supporting hardware, systems and/or software work products.
Ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines, production and product sustainment teams, as well as external suppliers.
Ability to provide CM process training to the program team.
Creativity in problem solving, crisp attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Qualifications Desired: Configuration Management Professional
Experience using Aras Innovator, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins
Configuration Management certification, such as NDIA and/or CMII
Practical experience with Agile development methods
Experience using IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG)
Experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.
Experience with automated deployment technologies like Puppet, Chef, or Ansible
Proposal and cost estimation experience
Prior experience with Quality Management Systems (experience with internal and external audits is a plus)
EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
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