Change and Configuration Manager (US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

NOTE: This opportunity is open to W2, 1099 or C2C (no third parties, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen with an active secret federal security clearance. This is a remote opportunity; candidate must be based in the United States; must have reliable high-speed wired (not wireless) internet connectivity. ET time zone work schedule.

Daily Responsibilities

• This role is essential for maintaining system integrity and ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and effectively while minimizing disruptions within the organization.
• Manage enterprise change and configuration management activities across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Maintain configuration baselines and ensure only approved changes are implemented.
• Coordinate change requests, impact assessments, approvals, and implementation activities.
• Support and facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and change review processes.
• Maintain accurate records of configuration items, assets, and system inventories.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, development, and operations teams to ensure compliance with security and governance requirements.
• Support audits, reporting, documentation, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Change Management Strategy: Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage of required changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a coach for senior leaders and executives, helping them fulfill their roles as change management sponsors.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to employees affected by changes, ensuring they are equipped to adapt to new processes and systems.
• Impact Analysis: Conduct impact analyses to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders.
• Communication: Enable the design and delivery of key communications regarding changes to ensure clarity and understanding among all employees.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status) (As mandated by our government client).
• Must possess an active secret federal security clearance.
• Must have reliable high-speed wired (not wireless) internet connectivity.
• 8+ years of progressive professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience and proficiency in change and configuration management.
• Experience supporting change and configuration management in a government or enterprise IT environment.
• Experience managing configuration baselines, change requests, and governance processes.
• Experience supporting Agile development and IT operations environments.
• Experience using enterprise collaboration and documentation tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Jira, or Confluence
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for expressing technical requirements and designs.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information sciences, or related discipline. Additional related professional experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• - ITIL Foundation or ITIL 4 certification is a PLUS.
• - PMP, CCMP, or related change management certification is a PLUS.
• - Experience supporting federal or DoD programs is a PLUS.
• - Experience supporting cloud-based systems and DevSecOps environments is a PLUS.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)
• Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.