Navstar Inc.

Senior Software Configuration Manager

Navstar Inc.  •  $100k - $275k/yr  •  Maryland (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

  • Administer a complex configuration management system that includes tools such as IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), Jenkins, Git, Maven, and/or Eclipse.
  • Define and implement processes, policies, and procedures to maintain proper version control of hardware and software products.
  • Provide support to project teams in configuring and baselining hardware and software products.
  • Use CM tools to store, track, and manage configuration items.
  • Maintain and develop the CM environment for software product build, staging, testing, and integration.
  • Create software product build scripts and procedures and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process.
  • Recommend and integrate automated CM tools.
  • Implement change control processes.
  • Participate in development and delivery of CM tool training sessions.
  • Design, code, test, run, and deliver reports, as required.
  • Develop, collect, and report metrics to measure internal performance, as required.
  • Identify and report non-compliance states.
  • Facilitate and perform CM audits of controlled configuration items, as required.
  • Review and recommend improvements to existing CM processes.
  • Provide support for program governance boards, such as the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board (ERB).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • At least 12 years of experience in a senior software Configuration Management role on a large technical program.
  • At least 8 years of experience with software configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse, etc.
  • Must demonstrate a strong professional knowledge of configuration management best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining installation procedures and documenting standard configuration settings for hardware and software systems.
  • Experience providing software lifecycle solutions in Agile environments.
  • In-depth experience tracking software, hardware, and configuration status for software development systems, test environments, and operational sites.
  • Experience developing innovative approaches and solutions to COTS tool integration efforts.
  • Must have proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project) and team collaboration tools (Confluence, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.).
  • Must have experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and interface professionally with peers and leadership, including developers, engineers, testers, customer points of contact, and company management.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • At least 12 years of experience in a senior software Configuration Management role on a large technical program.
  • At least 8 years of experience with software configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse, etc.
  • Must demonstrate a strong professional knowledge of configuration management best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining installation procedures and documenting standard configuration settings for hardware and software systems.
  • Experience providing software lifecycle solutions in Agile environments.
  • In-depth experience tracking software, hardware, and configuration status for software development systems, test environments, and operational sites.
  • Experience developing innovative approaches and solutions to COTS tool integration efforts.
  • Must have proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project) and team collaboration tools (Confluence, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.).
  • Must have experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and interface professionally with peers and leadership, including developers, engineers, testers, customer points of contact, and company management.

Pay Rate:

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $275,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

  • Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
  • Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
  • Employer Paid STD/LTD
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 401K plan and Employer Match
  • Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
  • Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Navstar Inc.

About Navstar Inc.

Who We Are:

Since 1999, Navstar has built a reputation for excellence and responsiveness that has allowed us to stand out from the rest. We have achieved that reputation by listening to our customers, being easy to work with, and delivering on our commitments.

For the past decade, Navstar has built a proven track record of successfully providing management and technology consulting services as a teaming partner to Large Government Primes and the Federal Sector customers. We are committed to solving our customer’s mission-critical problems with innovative applications of technology expertise. We do all this with the constant and deliberate commitment to performance and integrity.

What We Do:

Our expertise in our Core Competencies has guided clients through the maze of constant business and technology change, while maintaining focus on delivering innovative, practical results. We focus our efforts on proven solutions that will achieve our customer’s business objectives.

Navstar Core Competencies:

- Software Development

- Systems Engineering

- Data Management

We are experts in our Core Competencies and can successfully manage and guide through phases of the project lifecycle.

Bring It On:

We have never turned away from a challenge, tackling the most difficult tasks our clients have is what inspires us – solving problems for our clients. We approach each and every project with a true commitment to the satisfaction of our customers.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1999
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