Configuration Management Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Arlington

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ222667

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Process and Operational Efficiency

• Skills: Change Management Processes, Communication, Management Process, Services Management, Technical Processes
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

GDIT is seeking a Configuration Management (CM) Lead to provide vital support to Defense Enterprise Office Solution (DEOS) Cloud Service Offering contract.

This position is a combination of remote (20%) and onsite (80%) support at either Arlington, VA or Fort Meade, MD.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

In this role, you will drive the success of configuration management activities, ensuring that all change control processes and standards align with Department of War (DoW) Enterprise Service Management Framework best practices. As the CM Lead, you will play a critical role in designing, facilitating, and managing change activities and workflows, ensuring seamless transitions while maintaining compliance with DoD directives.

• Develop computer systems specifications that address business requirements and fit with company/customer system architecture standards.
• Provide day-to-day support and processing of CRs as they progress through the change lifecycle
• Verify incoming Request for Change (RFC) forms are correctly completed and supporting artifacts are included.
• Assign CR number, change category, and change type.
• Notify change requestors, change implementors, and change practitioners when their CR requires additional information;
  Coordinate any updates provided.
• Ensure all Change Advisory Board (CAB) members vote on each change by the end of review period.
• Track status through the CR life cycle and provide updates upon request.
• Communicate CAB member decisions to affected stakeholders.
• Design and implement change models and configurations workflows to optimize effectiveness and ensure compliance with DoD standards.
• Participate in change and release review and planning, ensuring alignment with operational goals and requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Configuration Management (CM) Plan in accordance with DoD Enterprise standards.
• Configurations and Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) knowledge articles.
• DTO (Defense Tasking Order) tracking and reporting for enhanced configuration control.
• AAR (After Action Reports) summarizing implemented change outcomes and lessons learned.
• Coordinate deployment of User Interface (UI) releases, ensuring consistent and incremental delivery of functionality.
• Develop and present capability briefings to educate stakeholders and align configuration objectives with broader program goals.
• Maintain configuration baselines and develop effective auditing and status accounting practices to support compliance and operational requirements.

Education: Bachelor's Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Clearance: Minimum of an active Secret security clearance.

Certification: CompTIA Security+ or similar for IAT Level II 8570 certification.

Experience: 5+ years of related experience.

• Familiarity with CAB decision-making processes and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining operational documentation (e.g., CM plans, firewall rulesets, SOPs).
• Familiarity with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework or similar change management best practices.
• Expertise in using SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platform workflows to enhance Configuration Management processes.
• Prior experience supporting DoW projects or familiarity with DoD Enterprise Service environments.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay…