This Position is for an IT Configuration Manager with a remote work location in Stennis, MS. Clearance Required: Public Trust.

　　Work Location: Near a following Location: Stennis, MS

　　Summary: Recruiting to staff the recent award for the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Data Stewardship Division (DSD), which works with NOAA and the broader community to provide and maintain the core tools, systems, services, policies, and procedures that enable long-term information preservation, dissemination, and service delivery in a cost-effective, efficient, and reliable manner. Its four branches, Data Operations, Archive, Software Engineering, and Data Access, ensure conformance with the principles, activities, and responsibilities of an Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference Model Archive (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems, 2012; ISO 14721); follow established NOAA, Department of Commerce, and Executive Office policies; and maintain a reliable and effective infrastructure of hardware, software, processes, and procedures to ensure the long-term preservation of NOAA's information products and services. Currently seeking an experienced IT Configuration Manager to join the team. As an IT Configuration Manager, you will play a crucial role in analyzing changes to IT product designs, ensuring adherence to configuration management procedures and policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in configuration management tools and processes, with a focus on the five functional areas of configuration management and experience working with Agile development methodologies.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Change Analysis and Documentation: Analyze changes in IT product design to determine their impact on the end product design and functionality. Prepare and maintain documentation necessary for change reporting.

　　Coordination and Communication: Coordinate with customers and manufacturers to establish a process for change reporting. Work closely with engineering teams, customers, and manufacturers to facilitate effective communication and understanding of changes.

　　Configuration Management Procedures: Review released engineering change data and changes documenting activities to ensure adherence to configuration management procedures and policies.

　　Software Configuration Management: Provide software configuration management support for NCEI's operational software in an agile environment. Support the development of software applications and products using NCEI's "development team" model for agile software development.

　　Quality Assurance Support: Provide quality assurance support by examining, inspecting, and evaluating implemented processes, products, artifacts, and standards produced by NCEI development teams.

　　Required Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent in a related field. 4 to 6 years of experience in a related field. Extensive experience with configuration management tools and processes. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

　　Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and coordination abilities. In-depth knowledge of configuration management procedures and policies. Experience in software configuration management in an agile environment. Quality assurance expertise in evaluating processes, products, artifacts, and standards.

　　Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

　　Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.  In accordance with the law and organizational values, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, nati nal origin, disability, Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status)".  Final hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA, women, people over 40, and differently-abled folks are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities