Configuration Management Specialist

Position:Configuration Management Specialist I

Location: San Diego, CA

Job :2026-34

# of Openings:1

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.

We are currently seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support configuration management, lab coordination, documentation, and operational support within a Department of Defense test, integration, and evaluation environment. This position requires a technically capable team member who can understand complex lab systems at a high level, learn how equipment and assets support lab operations, and maintain accurate documentation to support configuration control and test readiness.

This position will support configuration control, asset tracking, documentation updates, lab coordination, and operational priorities within the Ballistic Missile Defense lab environment. This role requires someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to communicate clearly with technical teams, leadership, and the government customer.

• Support configuration management activities for Missile Defense O&M assets, including management of unclassified plant property and classified material. Maintain an accurate inventory of all assets, provide status reports, and assist with NIWC Pacific’s required annual inventories. Support the gaining and/or controlling of & the transfer, excess, retirement, and/or destruction of plant property and classified material in accordance with NIWC Pacific’s guidelines
• Develop a working understanding of lab systems, team responsibilities, shared assets, equipment dependencies, and operational priorities to support effective coordination and documentation
• Maintain configuration control and documentation for lab assets, including equipment locations, rack layouts, cable paths, system interfaces, and related support materials
• Coordinate with technical teams to clarify requirements, track action items, document changes, and support timely resolution of operational issues
• Support Configuration Change Request development, tracking, coordination, documentation, and closure for lab modifications, equipment moves, cabling changes, system updates, restoration actions, and test support activities
• Support lab access coordination and help ensure personnel meet required clearance, access, and security requirements to enter and operate within the lab environment
• Assist with schedule awareness, coverage coordination, and operational prioritization as directed by the team lead or program leadership
• Proactively identify documentation gaps, asset conflicts, process issues, and potential impacts to lab execution
• Support the transition to BMC Helix scheduling software by maintaining accurate information, following established processes, and supporting visibility of coverage requirements
• Maintain strict attention to detail when handling, tracking, storing, transferring, or safeguarding classified media, controlled documentation, and configuration-controlled materials
• Communicate status, risks, impacts, recommendations, and support needs clearly and professionally to leadership, customers, and internal teams
• Follow established processes, support team execution, and step into operational support tasks when needed