Software Configuration Management Specialist

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization is seeking a Software Configuration Management Specialist (Associate or Experienced) for the Precision Engagement Systems programs team in St. Charles, MO (St. Louis Metro Area) to perform configuration planning, identification, change control, tracking, and verification, and facilitate program baseline management.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including;
Associate and Experienced Level Configuration Managers.

• Lead and manage the Change Control Board (CCB) process for software: schedule and facilitate CCB meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, track action items, and ensure changes are reviewed and approved before implementation.
• Produce and maintain program CM artifacts: CM plans, product/document identification schemes, baselines, and traceability records.
• Prepare and process change documents:
  Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Requests for Variance (RFV), Change Documents/Requests (CD/CRs), and related approvals.
• Oversee software build and release activities: plan, schedule, coordinate and execute builds and deployments; operate and improve build/release processes to minimize errors and cycle time.
• Manage version control, repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and build environments; resolve environment inconsistencies and release failures.
• Perform configuration audits and verification to confirm product/documentation baselines.
• Assess prime and supplier contract CM requirements and coordinate supplier change management.
• Support determinations of export authority for technical work products and assist with industry quality audits for CM.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to align release schedules, program planning, and program-level CM activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of CM processes, tooling, and metrics.

• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and change management practices
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 1+ years editing PDF and Word files

• 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience leading or coordinating teams, formally or informally
• Experience with version control systems and build/release tooling (e.g., Git, CI/CD)
• Experience in Configuration Management
• Ability to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal networks; an understanding of the cultures of organizations and ability to apply this information in a way that strengthens the organizations strategic plan and profitability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated process improvement mindset

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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