Configuration Manager with Security Clearance

Configuration Manager (CM) $85,000 - $105,000 | Colorado Springs, CO | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance Be part of the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) mission—lead configuration management efforts to ensure system integrity, compliance, and operational readiness for mission-critical defense programs. A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do • Implement the program’s Configuration Management (CM) strategy within the Integrated Product Team (IPT) • Develop, implement, and maintain CM plans, policies, and procedures • Lead and oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes • Ensure configuration control is applied to complex engineering changes throughout the project lifecycle • Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality assurance to manage product baselines and documentation • Conduct configuration audits to verify requirements conformance and resolve discrepancies • Provide expert CM guidance and support to project teams • Maintain CM databases and tools, ensuring data integrity and security • Lead and mentor other configuration analysts, providing training and best practices • Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and program leadership • Lead and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and daily CM/change management activities Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5–7 years of experience • A current/active Secret Clearance at the time of application • Progressive experience with the Change Control Board process and supporting Engineering Change Boards and Change Control Boards (CCBs) • Experience with MBSE and requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS • Expertise with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally inside the organization • Experience managing design drawings, engineering changes, and design/configuration audits • Ability to read and understand drawings of piece parts and structure assemblies • Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong executive briefing skills • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Teamcenter, CPLM PLM tool, Enovia, Windchill, and/or Costpoint or similar tools • Domain knowledge of Configuration Management standards such as MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649B, and/or EIA-649-1 • Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements, standards, and compliance issues • Awareness of specialty engineering, modeling, and testing tools, such as MATLAB, Python, Cypress, Cadence Assura, or Siemens Calibre Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity. Why Caribou Thunder? • Tactical Impact – Drive configuration strategies that safeguard the JTAGS mission • Elite Teams – Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission leaders to deliver readiness and compliance • Mission Readiness – Ensure baselines, documentation, and engineering changes align with defense standards • Purpose-Driven Work – Your expertise directly supports operational excellence and national security missions

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, US

Posted Date: 10/13/2025