Configuration Manager

Company: Aptive
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a Configuration Manager to support digital transformation within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Financial Services Center.

Within the FSC, the Financial Technology Service (FTS) is responsible for all Information Technology including requirements analysis and sizing, backlog management, scrum team governance, incremental/sprint planning, business value, dependency management, risk and impact analysis, scheduling, budget vs actual labor reporting, configuration management, testing, infrastructure operations, application modernization, cyber security, process improvement, and Agile Release Train orchestration.

FTS's IT products address a broad array of VA's enterprise requirements including timekeeping and payroll; accounting; financial reporting and auditing; healthcare claims processing; accounts payable and payment processing; employee travel and charge card; employee relocation; financial data analytics; and financial integration.

This role can be performed in Austin, TX or fully remote.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Configuration Manager must have experience and be able to develop, document, and implement detailed plans for ensuring configuration control for IT programs, projects, and tasks. When issues arise, must be able to identify and implement solutions. Maintain thorough records and documentation to ensure accurate product builds, part ordering and product and/or software updates.

• Responsible for configuration management planning
• Describes provisions for configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting and configuration audits
• Identifies and maintains the original configuration of requirements documentation, design documentation, software, and related documentation
• Responsible for configuration change control
• Regulates the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software
• Responsible for configuration status accounting
• Tracks all problems and changes in product documents and software and reports changes and current configuration
• Responsible for configuration audits
• Supports audits to verify that requirements of all baselines have been met by the as-built software
• Supports software quality assurance process audits Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Management, Math, or Equivalent is required.
  • 5 years related experience required
  • Must have experience and be able to develop, document, and implement detailed plans for ensuring configuration control for IT programs, projects, and tasks.
  • Must be able to identify and implement solutions to resolve issues.
  • Ability to maintain thorough records and documentation to ensure accurate product builds, part ordering and product and/or software updates.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. Desired Qualifications
    • Experience supporting large Cabinet-level federal agencies, ideally the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    • Ability to maintain thorough records and documentation to ensure accurate product builds, part ordering and product and/or software updates
    • Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
    • Capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail.
    • Excellent ability to communicate across most mediums and settings.
    • Knowledge of military and Veteran populations.
      
      About Aptive
      
      Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.
      
      We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.
      
      EEO Statement
      
      Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
      
      Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
      
      COVID 19 Vaccine Statement
      
      This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to government vaccination mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status and proof of vaccination, or an adjudicated accommodation may be required for employment.

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