Senior Software Configuration Management Analyst (ON-SITE)

Job Description

Come see what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced systems – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems. You'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today.

Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.


The Advanced Mission Solutions product line, as part of the C4ISR business unit within the Electronics Systems (ES) sector of BAE Systems, is seeking a qualified candidate to be a member of the Software Configuration Management Team.

With minimal direction, the successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and ensuring successful execution of all SCM activities per the Configuration Data Management Plan and BAE Systems policies and procedures. The SCM will establish and manage software repositories using designated SCM tools for software version and baseline control, using BAE Systems procedures. They will perform and document all required software builds to ensure reproducible software configuration baselines and deliveries. They will execute release and change control functions using the SCM tools in order to ensure software product integrity and meet program schedules.

The SCM will generate and maintain all necessary program software development, release and change records, including status accounting records. They will perform SCM Configuration Control Board activities including establishing the agenda, recording approvals/non-approvals, and publishing and maintaining action items lists. In this senior role, the SCM will be responsible for mentoring more junior SCMs in the execution of all SCM activities.

The SCM must possess a strong understanding and a willingness to train others on SCM tools, and have comprehensive knowledge of company software configuration management processes and standards. They will stay current with industry standards and technology.

* Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due, this particular role is full-time on site at a BAE Systems facility.

* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of related experience, or the equivalent work experience.

Familiarity with:

• Continuous Integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, ClearCase).
• The development of builds, scripts, procedures, and control systems, including source code control and issue tracking.
• Executing software release and change control functions using the designated SCM Tools in an Agile environment, in order to ensure software product integrity and meet program schedules.
• Managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment environment and tool set.
• Facilitating Configuration Control Board activities and develop and generate metrics as related to SCM (e.g., issue tracking counts, lines of code).
• Establishing and enforcing SCM Policy on assigned program(s) as set forth in company procedures or project Configuration Management Plans.
• Mentoring lower level CDM specialists in tool usage and program execution. Demonstrates thorough expertise in CDM processes and/or tool usage. Instructs related training courses.
• Reviewing functional plans and technical data items to ensure all CDM requirements have been addressed and properly integrated within the requirements defined within the Program CDM Plan(s).
• Collecting program metrics and contributing to departmental metrics. Responsible for compiling CDM Postmortem data.
• Directing the resolution of SCM issues relating to program contractual requirements and company policies and procedures. Contributes to the publication and acceptance of SCM Practices and detailed methodologies for performing SCM functions.
• Maintaining current knowledge and proactively advocates software configuration management tool and process best practices. Generates new process documentation and process change proposals. Proposes new tools and generates or coordinates enhancements for existing tools. May serve as departmental representative to process improvement teams, tool suppliers, and internal tool administrators.

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar
• Experience and administration of CM Tools (Jira, Git/Bitbucket)
• Experience and administration of Continuous Integration Tools (Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with Agile Scrum/SAFe practices or Agile Scrum Master Certification
• Knowledge of various scripting languages (e.g., perl, shell, python)
• NDIA Configuration/Data Management Certification
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $92,290 - $156,860