Configuration Manager with Security Clearance

Configuration Manager (CM) $85,000 - $105,000 | Colorado Springs, CO | U.S. Citizenship Required Active Secret Clearance Be part of the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) missionlead configuration management efforts to ensure system integrity, compliance, and operational readiness for mission-critical defense programs. A Day in the Life What Youll Do Implement the programs Configuration Management (CM) strategy within the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Develop, implement, and maintain CM plans, policies, and procedures Lead and oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes Ensure configuration control is applied to complex engineering changes throughout the project lifecycle Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality assurance to manage product baselines and documentation Conduct configuration audits to verify requirements conformance and resolve discrepancies Provide expert CM guidance and support to project teams Maintain CM databases and tools, ensuring data integrity and security Lead and mentor other configuration analysts, providing training and best practices Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and program leadership Lead and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and daily CM/change management activities Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 57 years of experience A current/active Secret Clearance at the time of application Progressive experience with the Change Control Board process and supporting Engineering Change Boards and Change Control Boards (CCBs) Experience with MBSE and requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS Expertise with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally inside the organization Experience managing design drawings, engineering changes, and design/configuration audits Ability to read and understand drawings of piece parts and structure assemblies Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong executive briefing skills This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen Preferred Qualifications Experience in Teamcenter, CPLM PLM tool, Enovia, Windchill, and/or Costpoint or similar tools Domain knowledge of Configuration Management standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649B, and/or EIA-649-1 Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements, standards, and compliance issues Awareness of specialty engineering, modeling, and testing tools, such as MATLAB, Python, Cypress, Cadence Assura, or Siemens Calibre Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity. Why Caribou Thunder? Tactical Impact Drive configuration strategies that safeguard the JTAGS mission Elite Teams Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission leaders to deliver readiness and compliance Mission Readiness Ensure baselines, documentation, and engineering changes align with defense standards Purpose-Driven Work Your expertise directly supports operational excellence and national security missionsbfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca