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# Lifecycle Configuration Manager

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $118,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Data Management, Data Delivery
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8894613/lifecycle-configuration-manager

## About the Role

* Must be a U.S. Citizen
 * Active Secret Security Clearance Required
 * 5+ years of experience in Configuration Management, Data Management, or Systems Engineering support (journeyman level)
 * Experience managing configuration baselines across the system lifecycle (development, test, deployment, sustainment)
 * Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or defense-related engineering environments strongly preferred
 * Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
 * Familiarity with lifecycle sustainment and product support processes

The expected annual salary range: $108k - $118k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, location, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

## Description

* Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts.
 * Archive acquisition documentation.
 * Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor's CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
 * Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.
 * Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and record approved changes and results.
 * Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.
 * Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes.
 * Review the CCB membership list for currency and completeness.
 * Support Engineering Assessments.
 * Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs).
 * Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items.
 * Report the Development/Sustainment's data delivery status.
 * Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews.
 * Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor's conformance to CDRL requirements.
 * Other duties as assigned.


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