Junior Configuration Management Analyst

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Cole Engineering Services is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support configuration management processes for a high-priority Department of Defense simulation and training capability. The selected individual will work closely with the Senior CM Analyst and internal and external program stakeholders to manage program deliverables and enable the DevOps deliveries and processes.

• Support configuration, change, and release management processes by maintaining records, documentation, and tracking artifacts.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of release documentation and change communications.
• Maintain configuration records, SOPs, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist senior analyst with data reconciliation and change tracking activities.
• Provide status updates and documentation support for stakeholders and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement through identification of documentation gaps and inconsistencies.
• Responsible for configuration identification of software and documentation, including assigning unique ID numbers and ensuring version control.
• Ability to organize and support recurring Configuration Control Board and facilitate the change process to ensure only approved and validated changes are incorporated into program products.
• Ability to communicate with SMEs, development teams, engineers, technicians, training teams, and customer personnel.
• Ability to develop, facilitate, and support the implementation of CM processes.
• Ability to track CDRL due dates, ensuring timely delivery and configuration control of all versions.
• Participate in joint stakeholder IPTs and team meetings.
• Perform and support audits to verify that requirements of all baselines have been met.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related discipline from an accredited university or college.  Experience related to the functions described in the job description may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Minimum 1–2 years configuration management or change management experience.
• Minimum 1 year exposure to Agile software development lifecycles.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira.
• Experience with GitLab.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word.
• Basic knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Must be able to take initiative, communicate with team members, and identify and resolve potential issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Preferred experience in federal IT environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.