Specialist, Configuration Management III (SCM3)

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

The Lead Configuration Management (CM) Specialist is responsible for overseeing and executing end-to-end CM processes for complex cybersecurity systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability across all software, hardware, and documentation baselines. This role establishes and maintains configuration controls, manages baseline changes, and coordinates with cross-functional engineering, security, and program teams to ensure all system components remain compliant with organizational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and lifecycle management best practices. The specialist drives continuous improvement of CM tools and processes, supports audits and reviews, and provides expert guidance to stakeholders to maintain the integrity and security of all configuration items.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain comprehensive Configuration Management (CM) practices in alignment with CMMI Level 3 standards and the program's Systems Engineering Plan (SEP).
• Manage version control activities, including check-in/check-out workflows, baseline creation, and control of configuration items throughout the system lifecycle.
• Oversee software branching, merging, build, integration, testing, and release processes to ensure consistency, traceability, and quality across all deliverables.
• Utilize CM tools such as Git, IBM DOORS, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Project) to track, document, and manage configuration data.
• Maintain and update ship-specific configuration baselines for cybersecurity system installations, ensuring accurate records for each platform and deployment instance.
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, and project teams to ensure CM requirements are understood, implemented, and adhered to across all work products.
• Generate and maintain CM documentation, including configuration status accounting reports, baseline records, and change history logs.
• Support CM audits, reviews, and evaluations to verify configuration integrity and compliance with program and organizational standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Ten (10) years professional experience in configuration management
• CM planning/execution; version control; CM audits and reporting.
• Adherence to Navy cybersecurity policies, RMF processes, quality standards, onsite/remote support protocols, and completion of required trainings.
• Complete Government-mandated security training (e.g., OPSEC, CUI handling, Cybersecurity 101) to maintain site and network access.
• CSWF: IAT Level II
  
  
  
  • CompTIA Security+ (with CE)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  
  
  
  
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location: United States - Remote

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is up to $60,335. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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