Configuration Management Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Configuration Management Specialist with Security Clearance
Amentum is seeking a Configuration Management Support Specialist to support our Naval customers at NSWC Dahlgren. You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple contracts. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.

The ability to take direction and operate independently, as well as participate in team environments, is necessary for this support effort. While under COVID, remote support is maximized, but you must be available to report to Dahlgren as needed to supplement telecommuting. Desired experience in Configuration Management process and procedures to identify, document, and control the functional and physical characteristics of a software configuration item.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Provide technical CM support and guidance
* Media production
* Ensure the integrity and consistency of multiple CM Change Control Boards (CCBs)
* Provide CCB meeting support
* Prepare and provide agendas, minutes, notifications, and information packages
* Track action and decision items
* Schedule and coordinate periodic meetings with software development team
* Maintain status accounting records
* Conduct special investigations to include periodic reports from the CM database
* Provide summary impact statements as required Receive, edit, and distribute reports to/from Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree or job-related experience.
* Excellent written communication skills; working knowledge of MS-Office and integrated software applications
* One-year configuration management experience including data entry and report generation; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required. Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
* Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance.
* Candidates must maintain a valid Real r's license required for access to customer site and have access to reliable transportation (rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft etc. are not permitted) as this position requires occasional travel between local worksites during the week. About Amentum:
Amentum is a leading global provider of technical and engineering services to government and commercial customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the defense, intelligence, and civilian markets. With 50,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our customers. Compensation Details:
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid time off and holidays
* Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
* Educational reimbursement
* Parental leave
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Tax-saving options
* Disability and life insurance
* Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting:
01/07/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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