Configuration Manager/Documentation Specialist - Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Configuration Manager / Documentation Specialist - IBDSS II Full Time, Huntsville, AL (Onsite) SECRET

Job Description:

Semper Valens Solutions is looking for a Configuration Manager/Documentation Specialist to join our systems engineering team responsible for configuration control, documentation management, and product lifecycle tracking for software and system development activities. This role will help establish and maintain configuration management processes, ensure documentation accuracy, support auditing and version control, and coordinate with engineering teams as the project grows. The Configuration Manger/Documentation Specialist will follow processes and work with other engineering teams to deliver exceptional products to the Army customer. The successful candidate will draw upon previous experience and will work with the entire systems engineering team to provide consistent high-quality support and timely response to system and obsolescence issues. The Ideal candidate must be able to work within a high performing team with little oversight throughout the systems engineering and product lifecycle. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual, comfortable working in a small but expanding environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain configuration items (CIs) for software, documentation, and system baselines.
• Manage version control repositories and ensure proper branching, tagging, and release processes.
• Maintain and enforce configuration management (CM) policies, procedures, and naming conventions.
• Support creation, review, and organization of technical documentation including building guides, design documents, test documentation, and release notes.
• Track changes through established change management processes; maintain change records and approval histories.
• Coordinate configuration audits, baseline reviews, and documentation quality checks.
• Ensure all vendor-provided materials (source code, SBOMs, build instructions, etc.) are properly cataloged and accessible.
• Maintain documentation libraries and ensure document currency and compliance with project standards.
• Assist teams with preparing documentation for security assessments, integration activities, and release cycles.
• Provide ongoing process improvement recommendations as CM needs grow.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in configuration management, documentation management, or related support roles. (additional years of relevant experience may be applied in lieu of degree)
• Must have an active DoD SECRET clearance to start.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15+% CONUS/OCONUS based on mission needs.
• Hands-on experience with version control tools (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar).
• Familiarity with configuration management principles, baselines, and change control processes.
• Ability to create, edit, and manage technical documents with clarity and consistency.
• Experience with documentation repositories or CMS tools (SharePoint, Confluence, Wikis, etc.).
• Understanding software development lifecycle concepts.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Effective communications skills are required

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting cybersecurity or compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with SBOMs, open-source component tracking, or software supply chain management.
• Knowledge of configuration audit practices or quality management systems.
• Knowledge of the organization's products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user's level of understanding are highly desired

About Semper Valens Solutions:

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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