Configuration Manager

Location: Columbia, MD, United States Configuration Manager Why IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. Location Columbia, MD Job Description ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary is seeking a Configuration Manager to support configuration management activities for mission-critical government systems. This role is responsible for managing baseline changes, coordinating testing and deployment activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and supporting system enhancements through established configuration management processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, experience supporting software implementations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders and technical teams. Key Duties Conduct the configuration management process, including baseline change ticket management, configuration control board execution, and functional configuration updates. Coordinate baseline change documentation reviews and ensure alignment with established processes. Develop training and instructional materials to support baseline change deployments. Conduct test events with Government stakeholders and facilitate approval of system enhancements. Coordinate functional requirements gathering efforts and provide input to system design activities. Conduct configuration workshops and provide recommendations to improve existing configuration management processes. Complete and maintain configuration documentation and records. Develop and maintain test scripts to support validation activities. Conduct internal testing, data seeding, and test preparation activities for Government Acceptance Test events. Perform troubleshooting, issue identification, and resolution activities. Provide functional support during deployments and system releases. Brief stakeholders, leadership, and user groups on configuration management activities and system updates. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required. Minimum of 2 years of experience preparing for and conducting internal and stakeholder test events. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with procurement software. Experience supporting configuration management processes. Experience developing and/or reviewing functional system documentation, including requirements, design, and training documentation. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically: Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Experience briefing executive leadership, organizations, and stakeholder groups. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting configuration control boards (CCBs). Experience coordinating software testing and deployment activities. Experience gathering and documenting functional requirements. Experience supporting Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) events. Experience developing training materials and user documentation. Clearance Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required. Compensation $105,000 - $115,000 annually Full-Time Position Comprehensive Benefits Package