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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Management / Data Management (CMDM) Lead - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $128,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Microsoft SharePoint, Windchill, DOORS (Software), Gitlab, Data Management, Devsecops - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185665/configuration-management-data-management-cmdm-lead ## About the Role * Active DoD Top Secret clearance required; ability to upgrade to obtain SCI access required. * Bachelors and minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Masters and 6+, PhD with 3. However, additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. * Proven leadership of CM/DM organizations supporting large operational or sustainment programs. * Experience developing CMPs/DMPs, leading CCBs/ERBs, and managing baselines. * Experience supporting software releases, engineering changes, and modernization efforts. * Strong understanding of configuration identification, status accounting, and audits. * Experience managing controlled engineering documentation and repositories. * Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration. Desired Qualifications * CMII or equivalent CM certification. * Experience with NISSC, ITW/AA, NORAD, USNORTHCOM, USSPACECOM, or CMC missions. * Background in strategic warning, missile warning, space ops, C2, ISR, or other mission-critical systems. * Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, GitLab, DOORS, Remedy, Windchill, or similar tools. * Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, Digital Engineering, MBSE. * Experience with audit readiness, ISO 9001, CMMI, mission assurance. * Experience with contract transitions or enterprise modernization. * Background with RMF, NIST, DoD cybersecurity frameworks. * Experience operating in TS/SCI 24x7 sustainment environments. ## Description Peraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) - Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III). This position is contingent upon contract award The Configuration Management / Data Management (CMDM) Lead will oversee configuration and data management for mission-critical NORAD and USSPACECOM systems, ensuring technical baseline integrity, disciplined change control, and accurate engineering documentation across the Cheyenne Mountain Complex enterprise. This role partners closely with engineering, software, cybersecurity, logistics, sustainment, and operations teams to maintain system readiness while enabling modernization in a complex classified environment. Responsibilities * Lead all CMDM activities across the system lifecycle. * Develop and maintain the program CMP, DMP, and associated processes. * Establish and manage hardware, software, infrastructure, and documentation baselines. * Lead CCBs, ERBs, and engineering change management. * Oversee configuration identification, change control, status accounting, audits, and baseline reconciliation. * Maintain authoritative engineering documentation, ICDs, drawings, procedures, and technical manuals. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support modernization and change implementation. * Manage software/hardware release activities and configuration repositories. * Produce CMDM metrics, reports, and executive briefings. * Lead FCAs, PCAs, and data quality assessments. * Support contract transition, baseline migration, and knowledge transfer. * Identify configuration risks and drive continuous improvement, tool integration, and automation. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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