Senior Configuration Manager

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Configuration Manager to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War’s (DoW) AI‑First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational war fighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.

• Direct enterprise Configuration Management operations for WDP Core Integration by establishing formal configuration control policies, auditable baselines, and technical governance structures spanning IL2, IL5, IL6, and JWICS environments.
• Develop configuration process frameworks incorporating version identification, change tracking, dependency mapping, and lifecycle state management aligned with mission requirements supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Staff elements, Senior Executive Service stakeholders, and operational data communities.
• Operate configuration systems using Git Lab, Git Hub Enterprise, Jira, Confluence, Service Now CMDB, and automated asset discovery tools to document component versions, software lineage, infrastructure relationships, and environment‑specific configuration states.
• Execute configuration audits, discrepancy analyses, and remediation workflows to eliminate drift, validate baseline integrity, and sustain accuracy across Infrastructure‑as‑Code, Configuration‑as‑Code, hardened virtual machines, secured containers, and application services.
• Produce configuration readiness reports, deviation summaries, and baseline certification packages used to support deployment authorization, enclave accreditation, cyber inspection cycles, and Dev Sec Ops  release gates.
• Coordinate closely with software engineers, Dev Sec Ops  pipeline engineers, cybersecurity assessors, network engineers, and operations personnel to synchronize configuration updates, track change impacts, and preserve operational stability across distributed enclaves.
• Develop standardized templates, repository structures, automated checks, and configuration monitoring dashboards that elevate transparency, strengthen configuration accuracy, and reduce operational risk across the WDP Core Integration enterprise.
• Lead mentoring efforts that elevate configuration discipline, accelerate onboarding of junior personnel, and strengthen mission readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 10‑12 years of experience in configuration management for enterprise IT environments, including secure military or intelligence agencies.
• Proficiency with Git Lab, Git Hub Enterprise, Jira, Confluence, Service Now CMDB, automated asset discovery tools, IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation), and containerization best practices.
• Experience implementing configuration control in multi‑level security environments (IL2‑IL6, JWICS) and aligning with Dev Sec Ops  release gates and cybersecurity inspection cycles.
• Proven track record conducting configuration audits, discrepancy analyses, remediation workflows, and ensuring baseline integrity.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end‑users to executive management).

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior configuration managers and fostering a culture of configuration discipline.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience with data governance, lineage, and observability tools within AI‑centric platforms.
• Proven experience integrating configuration management within AI‑focused environments such as the WDP, with knowledge of semantic enrichment and AI model lifecycle support.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.