Configuration Management Lead

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled work forces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services.

Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer’s needs, no matter how complex offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

We are currently seeking a Software Configuration Management (CM) Lead to support our customer in Patuxent River, Maryland location.

The Software Configuration Management (CM) Lead will direct and oversee all software configuration and release management activities for the Software Support Activity (SSA). This role requires a seasoned leader to manage multiple SCM teams, ensuring the integrity, control, and traceability of all software assets—including documents, code, and baselines—throughout their lifecycle. The lead will act as the central point of contact between management, vendors, development teams, and other stakeholders to coordinate and execute a compliant and efficient release process.

This position is critical to ensuring that all software deployments meet stringent quality standards and comply with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and other regulatory requirements.

• Define, implement, and enhance the Release Management process and associated artifacts.
• Manage and coordinate release deployments, including facilitating post-deployment validation and monitoring for successful implementation.
• Proactively manage and control all changes to software documents and versions, creating and maintaining software baselines for all products.
• Act as the primary liaison between all internal and external stakeholders for release-related matters, providing guidance and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with management and vendors to gather input for process enhancements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to track and document all changes across different software items.
• Ensure all software configuration management activities are compliant with vendor Software Development Plans (SDP) and NAVAIR Software Engineering department Standard Work Packages (SWPs).
• Monitor Quality Assurance (QA) testing progress to confirm that all releases meet documented quality standards.
• Support the Change Control Board (CCB) and Release Readiness meetings as outlined in the Configuration Management Plan.
• Manage, build, configure, and maintain all components of the Dev Ops environment in the cloud.
• Work with project functional teams to integrate their inputs into the system build baseline. Maintain all required data in an organized and accessible manner for authorized personnel.

MA/MS degree or allowable substitutions is required.

Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

OR

Associate’s Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

OR

Six (6) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

Ten (10) years of experience . A Senior level person typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently

A minimum of 6+ years of experience managing multiple Software Configuration Management (SCM) teams across various platforms is required.

Proven management experience in determining the readiness of products for release and effectively managing release communications with both internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience in requirements…