Principal Software Configuration Management Analyst

Support mission-critical space surveillance and radar systems-driving software configuration management, release engineering, automation, and DevSecOps processes that ensure the integrity, traceability, and delivery of software supporting deep space advanced radar capabilities. A Day in the Life - What you'll do

Develop, maintain, and improve Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes supporting software development and delivery activities.

Manage software baselines, configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and release management activities.

Support the delivery and sustainment of internally developed software and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products.

Design, develop, and maintain automation tools that improve software development, configuration management, and release workflows.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software integration, testing, and deployment activities.

Manage artifact repositories while ensuring proper versioning, traceability, and retention policies.

Implement and support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated provisioning of development, test, and staging environments.

Design and maintain software build procedures supporting development, testing, and operational deployment.

Support software quality initiatives, audits, and configuration control activities.

Develop configuration management standards, procedures, and best practices.

Train software development teams on SCM tools, workflows, and software quality standards.

Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program leadership to ensure delivery of secure and reliable software products.

Translate technical policies and configuration management requirements for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Support release planning, build management, and software delivery activities across the full software lifecycle.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Active DoD Secret security clearance

3+ years of hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms

Strong scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages

Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkinsfile, YAML, or related frameworks

Proficiency with Git including rebasing, cherry-picking, branching, merging, and submodules

Experience managing software artifacts, repositories, version control, and retention policies

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible

Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes

Knowledge of software delivery methodologies including DevOps, ITIL, or CMMI

Experience supporting automated provisioning of development, testing, and staging environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate technical concepts and policies to non-technical stakeholders

Strong attention to detail with emphasis on software traceability and configuration integrity

Understanding of branching strategies such as GitFlow and trunk-based development Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Software Configuration Management activities within radar, sensor, or defense systems programs

Prior leadership or team lead experience supporting software engineering or SCM teams

Advanced proficiency with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes

Experience supporting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) audits and customer compliance reviews

Experience supporting Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)

Experience with build management processes and software release engineering

Experience creating Software Version Descriptions (SVD), Software Development Plans (SDP), and related program documentation

Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 6% Company Match Flexible PTO & Work Schedule Education & Certification Reimbursement Support for Military Leave Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners. 35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space. Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve. Employee Advocacy Mission Proven Global Reach Skilled Teams Modern Tools Empowering Culture Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments. We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions. Employee Advocacy + Benefits Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.