Configuration Manager

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Leidos is looking to fill a Configuration Manager position. This role will provide Configuration Management (CM) and all lifecycle management activities supporting operational systems. The individual will establish and maintain configuration baselines, track configuration items and hardware/software assets, manage change control and audits, develop and implement CM policies, procedures, and processes throughout the system lifecycle. The Configuration Manager will work closely with PMO, Operations, Tech Refresh, and Government teams and provide mentoring, training, and guidance to Configuration Management. The individual will help ensure accurate accountability, effective lifecycle management, configuration control, documentation, and compliance with customer and program requirements. This is a 100% on-site position in a SCIF in Alexandria, VA.

Primary Tasks

- Develop, implement, and maintain (CM) plans, policies, procedures, standards, processes, and configuration baselines for all operational systems.
- Manage configuration items throughout the system lifecycle, including hardware and software inventory, versioning, ownership, location, documentation, maintenance, and disposition.
- Manage the change control process, including evaluating proposed changes, assessing impacts, coordinating stakeholder reviews, documenting decisions, and updating configuration baselines.
- Conduct configuration audits, inventory reconciliations, and baseline assessments to ensure configuration and asset information remains accurate, complete, and accountable.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, installation guides, knowledge bases, configuration records, change logs, and centralized repositories.
- Coordinate COTS/GOTS software releases, configuration activities, technical engagements, and related efforts across engineering, developmental, operational, logistics, and Government teams.
- Develop configuration management reports, metrics, briefings, and status updates for program management and Government stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate configuration, asset, and operational risks and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, accountability, and mission effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

- Requires a bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 10+ years of experience, Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Configuration Management within a large, complex, or government environment.
- Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining hardware/software configuration baselines, inventories, asset records, and associated documentation.
- Experience supporting change control, configuration or asset audits, inventory reconciliation, and equipment lifecycle management activities.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, SOPs, standards, and process improvements.
- Experience managing hardware and software assets, licenses, maintenance contracts, equipment records, and other lifecycle information.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to team members, including coordinating work and supporting team development.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, risks, and dependencies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation, reports, briefings, and status updates for Government and senior program stakeholders.

Clearance

- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
- US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience serving as a Configuration Management lead or senior technical subject matter expert.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of War, Federal Government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience with ITIL, Configuration Management, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies or certifications.
- Experience developing configuration/asset management reports, metrics, dashboards, technical briefings, and process documentation for Government or senior program stakeholders.

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## Original Posting:
October 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

## Pay Range:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.