DescriptionConfiguration Management AnalystXcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced Configuration Management analyst for a position located in the Reston, VA to support the DTRA Information Technology Directorate, Mission Technology Reston Operations with Requirements Development, Configuration Control Board activities, and shall maintain the proper versions of all documentation in a Configuration Management library in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), all applicable DoD, Intelligence Community, and DTRA instructions, policies, and procedures. This is a Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) role that supports DTRA government program managers and cybersecurity leadership by serving as an impartial technical advisor to identify risks and make recommendations to the government customer for improvement of configuration management processes. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Location:Reston, VA.
Security Clearance:Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Responsibilities:- Support configuration identification by maintaining a database that documents all software and hardware (Remedy IT Discovery & Dependency Map, Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft SCCM) in use by DTRA.
- Facilitate meetings that allow Government personnel to decide when and if new software and hardware releases are to be implemented at DTRA and in DTRA applications implemented at other locations.
- Perform status accounting by recording and reporting the status of all DTRA related software and hardware. Status accounting shall include record of purchase, number of licenses, when licenses must be updated, projected costs when updated, number of licenses implemented, and where those licenses have been implemented.
- Facilitate communications with all software and hardware stakeholders to ensure software and hardware actions efficiently and effectively enhance the DTRA's overall goals.
- Ensure all significant software and hardware defect are tracked and documented.
- Support the DTRA's mission to ensure implemented software and hardware does not violate existing contracts or vendor agreements.
- Perform revision management for all electronic documents, (briefings, reports, worksheets, charts, draft forms, QA review summaries). Maintain and update CM policies, procedures and standards.
- Identify and maintain the original configuration of requirements documentation, design documentation, software, and related documentation.
Minimum Requirements: - Strong technical writing skills to document configuration management and change procedures; experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials
- High level of creativity and complexity to research and recommend solutions based on data analysis, evaluating alerts, and business concepts.
- Strong analytical, statistical and organizational skills required.
- Excellent time management skills required.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a related field.
- 8-10 years of experience working in DoD Configuration Management.
- Experience with an existing CMDB tool: BMC Remedy, Service Now, IT Discovery & Dependency Map, System Center Configuration Management (SCCM) CMDB, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Experience with use and ability to pull reports from Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), formerly Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- Experience with use and operation of BMC Remedy or Service Now change request and workflow automation.
- Experience capturing and implementing government business processes and approval workflows in change and configuration management systems (e.g., Remedy, ServiceNow, etc.)
Preferred Requirements:- Background or experience as a network or system administrator
- Experience supporting CM practices in DevOps (Software Development, IT Operations) enabled IT organizations and business processes.
- Experience tracking software licenses - Differentiating between and negotiating annual, floating, and perpetual licenses.
- Hands on knowledge documenting Risk Management Framework (RMF) Chapter 14 Configuration Management.
- Working knowledge of National Institute of Standards of Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 "CM Control Family".
About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
