Naval Hardware and Software Configuration Management Lead

Location: Washington, DC

The Opportunity

As a configuration manager, you know that every program relies on clearly defined management processes to work. We’re looking for a logistics engineer like you to apply your engineering, logistics, and process improvement expertise to develop tools for Portfolio Acquisition Executive Robotics and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS). You’ll help coordinate all system elements and ensure long-lasting integration and sustainment.

What You'll Work On

• Develop and maintain the CM Plan (CMP), procedures, and artifacts.
• Establish and chair or support the Configuration Control Board (CCB).
• Tailor EIA‑649‑1A contract requirements to program needs.
• Define and control functional, allocated, and product baselines.
• Manage configuration item (CI) identification and the authoritative Technical Data Package (TDP) per DoW guidance.
• Lead Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), waivers and deviations, and ORDALTs or ALTERs in alignment with NAVSEA policy.
• Manage Technical Directives (TDs) including formal, interim, bulletin, and RAMEC so approved changes reach the fleet correctly.
• Maintain Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) and operate the “single source of truth” for configuration data, versions, and traceability.
• Publish authoritative CSA reports and audit trails.
• Plan & lead audits and execute Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).
• Close discrepancies and formally establish and maintain the product baseline under change control.
• Coordinate across the enterprise and work with In‑Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs), NAVSUP, and shipyards to resolve provisioning or obsolescence and to update technical data tied to fleet sustainment.
• Integrate with SE and PM and align CM with technical reviews including PDR, CDR, SVR, acceptance and FRP decisions, and lifecycle logistics per DoD best practices.
• Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience configuration management across hardware and software
• Experience with leadership of CCBs/ECPs and FCA/PCA audit events
• Experience with CM standards and Navy policy including EIA‑649, EIA‑649‑1A, MIL‑HDBK‑61, NAVSEA 4130.12, NAVAIR M‑4130.1, NAVAIRINST 4130.1E
• Knowledge of DoW Integrated Product Support Elements, including how Configuration Management crosses elements
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, with stakeholders across the PAE RAS enterprise, including senior leadership
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have

• Experience supporting NAVSEA shipbuilding or NAVAIR aviation programs
• Experience with ISEA coordination and fleet TD execution
• Knowledge of Navy TD policy NAVAIR 00‑25‑300 and related ordnance alteration processes
• Possession of strong technical writing skills
• Possession of exceptional Stakeholder Management Skills
• Top Secret clearance

Bachelor's Degree

CMII, PMP, ITIL, or ASEP Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
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• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.