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# 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 2, 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.