Configuration Manager

Description

TDI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Configuration Manager to support the configuration management, maintenance, documentation, and quality control, delivery and install efforts of MCS software for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. The selected candidate will be interfacing with U.S. Navy civilian software and systems engineers, support contractors, quality control engineers, U.S. Navy ships force, OEMs, and program management. The selected candidate will contribute to the following aspects of the software life cycle including but not limited to requirements, documentation, deployment, audit, support, and maintenance.

The candidate will be expected to complete assigned tasking to meet deadlines. The candidate will be tasked by and report to technical leads within Codes 551, 552 and 554. The candidate will be expected to identify, manage, and maintain configuration deltas among all DDG-51 Class ships; coordinate and lead kickoff meetings and peer reviews; prepare technical documentation in support of software deliveries; and present deliverables during quality assurance audits. The candidate will be expected to provide documented status updates and data mining on a regular basis. The candidate will be expected to work with the program manager to develop software delivery schedules and determine software requirements for ships. The candidate will be expected to be knowledgeable and adhere to all the established Software Engineering Processes. The candidate will also be expected to work with the Development, Systems and Testing teams in delivery prep coordination. The candidate must be detail oriented, an effective communicator, and exemplify flexibility to meet mission requirements in a dynamic work environment.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, ID Theft Protection, Prepaid Legal, Pet Insurance, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development, Paid Vacation, Paid Holiday, and Paid Sick Leave

Requirements

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepare, maintain and manage Software Requirements

* Develop and maintain working knowledge of the DDG-51 Machinery Control System

* Write, review, maintain and configuration manage requirements, design, tools and test procedures and system plans, product specifications, training material and other documentation for the Machinery Control System software and supporting products

* Work with DOORS, Microsoft Office and version control products

* Identify, document and track problems associated with the DDG-51 MCS products

* Lead and moderate peer reviews

* Participate and conduct quarterly program, ready to test, delivery and other related audits

* Report to management with status and data mining requests

* Participate in special projects as required

* Maintain inventory and status of delivered media

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

* 2 to 5 years of experience as a Configuration Manager

* Experience coordinating and leading meetings

* Experience communicating status, risks, problems, and formulating effective solutions

* Experience with requirements management

* Experience with configuring test events in accordance with requirements

* Experience working in software development environment

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* Proficiency with software configuration management, specifically as it relates to libraries of multiple software baselines, version control, tracking unique updates to software builds, and conducting diffs of source code

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Project)

* Proficiency with DOORS

* Proficiency with Software Problem Identification Report tracking

* Familiarity with Wiki and Jira is a plus

* Proficiency with technical writing

* Attention to detail and meticulous logging of ship and software configurations

* Ability to prioritize tasking and manage time effectively

* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines without incurring undue risk or degraded quality

* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

* Outstanding organizational skills

* Familiarity with the Waterfall and Iterative Waterfall software development life cycles

* Experience with risk management

* Familiarity and experience working at CMMI Level 3 or higher

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance. Due to the nature of our work with the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. citizenship is required. Some positions may require the renunciation of any non-U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

* Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance

LOCATION

Philadelphia, PA

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is typically performed in an office environment. Additional work may be performed onboard US Navy Ships (pier side and at sea), which requires proper safety precautions and ability to go up and down shipboard stairways (ladders); work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.

TRAVEL

Candidate must be available to travel at times up to 5%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

TDI Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layout, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.