Configuration Management SME

Overview

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Configuration Management SME. Place of work is El Segundo, CA near SAPF and SCIF facilities

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com .

Responsibilities

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a n highly experienced Configuration Management Lead to provide Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test ( SEIT ) support to the United States Space Force (USSF) Operational Command and Control ( C2 ) Acquisition Delta responsible for developing software and the supporting architecture for the organize, understand, plan, decide, direct, and monitor capabilities within the C2 Joint Capability Areas ( JCAs ). A successful candidate should be a self-starter who possess es initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead and to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and a proven problem solver .

J ob responsibilities will include , but may not be limited to:

• Overseeing management of configuration items, including documentation, chan ge control board, and lifecycle management

• P repar ing and ensur ing complete Configuration Management (CM) documentation is maintained

• Scheduling and coordinating C hange C ontrol B oards, and documents and implementing outcomes / changes / E ngineering Change Proposals ( E CP ) s, which must keep pace with a high-speed Agile/ DevSecOps environment

• Leading a configuration management team that is integrated with multi-functional SAFe / DevSecOps and Fielding teams

• Automating CM to the maximum extent possible, using approved tools; working with Quality to ensure effectiveness and adherence of CM policies and automated processes

• Developing and implementing the CM plan, ensuring it is compliant with S pace Systems Command (S SC ) policy and NIST 800-53 CM controls

• Manage the release of artifacts and artifact packages

• Coordinating CM with P rogram Management , Risk, Quality, and Task Lead personnel (Development, Test, Fielding/Sustai n ment, Cloud Services) and policies

• Gather, track, and report key performance indicators and metrics to the leadership team

• Provide guidance and influence Program Leadership in the execution of all phases of CM and Data Management ( CM DM ) principles (Planning, Identification, Change Control, Status Accounting, Verification/Audits, Data Mgmt., etc.).

• Reviewing, updating, and maintaining process documentation, auditing, and evaluating compliance with established processes, sharing best practices among program practitioners

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 15 years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience

• 6 years of related of CMDM experience

• Experience executing the five functions of Configuration Management (Configuration Management Planning and Management, Configuration Identification, Configuration Change Management, Configuration Status Accounting, and Configuration Verification and Audit)

• Experience in the following applications frameworks:

• Microsoft Office products to include SharePoint, Word, Excel

• Adobe Acrobat

• Confluence; Jira; Gitlab; Puppet; Terraform; Ansible

• Ability to ensure CM in on-prem, hybrid, and Cloud environments

• Creat ing and updat ing configuration items and technical documentation

• Creat ing and updat ing workflows; automat ing them to maximum extent possible

• Demonstrated l eadership and t eam-building skills

• Extremely motivated individual who is a self-starter and works well in a fast-paced team environment

• Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, specifically attention to detail along with effective time and project management skills

• Experience with presenting and communicating technical data to various audiences (government and leadership audience experience preferred)

• Willingness to mentor colleagues and lead brown bag sessions

Desired Experience:

• Experience working with DoD or IC acquisition organizations

• Experience working on a Systems Engineering, Integration and Test ( SEIT ) or Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance ( SETA) contract

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in SSC

• Experience with DoD and USSF Defensive Cyber Operations

• At least 2 years' of Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or TS/SCI experience

Education /Certification Requirements:

• B.S. in a related field

• M.S. degree in related field (desired)

Security Clearance Level Required:

• Top Secret ( Must be a U.S. Citizen)

• SCI eligible

• SAP eligibility

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Place of work is El Segundo, CA area , remote work opportunity is limite d

• • May require travel up to 2 0 % of time within the continental United States

The pay range for this position in California is $150,000/year to $185,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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