Please note: All terms not contained within quotes, will be evaluated using the OR operator. * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.This document is not part of the subscrption. * Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential, as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required. * Good communication, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management. * Organization skills to coordinate work phases and the ability to determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level and provide solutions to non-routine process problems. * Must possess ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity. * Must possess the ability to participate in the development of new concepts, communicate, and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
* Ability to mentor software development team to use approved software quality and configuration management process and work instructions. * Must have hands-on experience with processing software releases and changes through the change management process following ANSI/EIA 649-B guidance.
* Ability to manage, release, and archive Software baselines. * A solid understanding of Configuration Management and ability to be responsive to the needs of Project Management, Project Engineering, Software Development, and Software Test is desired. * Hands-on experience utilizing the concepts and principles of change management related to Department of Defense contracts following MIL- HDBK-61A preferred. * Desired knowledge of Atlassian Suite for tools used in a software development environment.
Equivalent professional government or commercial configuration management experience may be substituted in lieu of education. * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related discipline and three or more years of progressive government or commercial configuration management experience. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. * Performs other duties as assigned or required. * Participate in change control meetings. * Reviews work project notifications to assure the accuracy of current contractual reporting requirements. Also, to determine the overall effect of changes on product or system and to ensure compliance with customer requirements and Company policy. This is to ensure that the software release is properly configuration controlled and delivered to our customers in a timely manner. * Participates in analyzing and processing software releases and changes for Software Configuration Management and reviewing these releases and changes with the SW development team, the test team, Software Quality Assurance, and other Configuration Management (CM) specialists. * Participates in the development and maintenance of procedures to implement and process engineering documents for all assigned projects to ensure compliance with policies and scheduling requirements. * Ensures customer requirements are implemented and reviews change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management procedures. Under supervision, this position is responsible for the planning and administration of assigned configuration management activities relative to identification, control and accounting for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements. We are seeking someone who understands and has performed the configuration management software release process within a PLM system (preferably Windchill) for a Department of Defense program. We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Configuration Management Specialist to join our team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high- technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. Job Category: Administrative, Information Technology, Product Support Job Title: Software Configuration Management Specialist