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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Specialist, Configuration Management - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Control, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Prism (Software), SAP (Applications) - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138044/principal-specialist-configuration-management ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of professional experience, Configuration Management experience preferred. In lieu of a degree 9 years of professional experience, Configuration Management experience preferred. * Experience with databases (SAP, ERP, PDM, CABS, PRISM, and/or other related databases). * Experience with MSOffice (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) * The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * General knowledge and understanding of configuration management principles using configuration management policies, procedures, and tools * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure data integrity and compliance with configuration management policies * Ability to identify potential complex problems associated with technical engineering data, regarding configuration management issues, and take corrective action as needed * Experience reviewing data and/or processing documentation/records ## Description * Lead Configuration Management Activities: Oversee execution of CM processes, including identification, control, verification, and status accounting for systems and equipment, ensuring alignment with contractual and organizational requirements. * Mentorship and Cross-Functional Guidance: Provide mentorship and guidance to CM team members while driving cross-functional alignment and implementing best practices across programs. * Risk Assessment and Leadership Advisory: Lead CM-related projects, assess configuration risks, ensure compliance, and advise leadership on program readiness and overall configuration health. * Proposal Development and Program Health Monitoring: Develop accurate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for proposals and provide CM expertise during Gate and Milestone reviews to ensure program success. * Change Management Implementation: Establish and enforce procedures for managing engineering document changes, representing CM in cross-functional implementation of common processes. * Engineering Change Coordination: Review and analyze released engineering change data, coordinating updates between engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and data control teams. * Audit Leadership and Compliance Assurance: Conduct and/or lead configuration audits, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure compliance with CM plans, command media, and contractual obligations. * Baseline Management and Data Integrity: Establish and maintain product baselines while ensuring data accuracy across systems and tools throughout the product lifecycle. * Cross-Functional CM Support: Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to support configuration and change control activities effectively. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Your Code as a Crime Scene](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1342-your-code-as-a-crime-scene) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [The ABC of DX](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/727-the-abc-of-dx) - [AI Sovereignty: What Does It Take?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1703-ai-sovereignty-what-does-it-take) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)