Principal Specialist, Configuration Management (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are currently hiring a Configuration Manager to support our Sterling, VA location. What You Will Do Future Growth You will support enterprise bid and proposal activities based on customer requirements. Responsibilities include authoring technical proposal sections related to Configuration Management processes, tools, and compliance. CM System Planning:    You will develop tailored Configuration Management Plans aligned with contractual obligations and compliant with the company’s certified Quality Management System. CM System Guidance: You will mentor and guide program stakeholders to ensure full and consistent adherence to CM Plan requirements across the lifecycle. Teaming: You will collaborate closely with engineering, program management, quality, and operations teams to enforce configuration discipline, maintain technical baselines, and deliver fully compliant CM products and services throughout the program lifecycle. Customer Interface: You will present CM approaches to external customers and partners, including co‑chair responsibilities during formal audits and technical interchange meetings. Configuration Identification:   You will define applicable product Configuration Items, baselines and identifiers so that the remaining CM System elements can be executed Configuration Change Management: You will participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and formal peer reviews, contributing to baseline authorization, change evaluation, and decision support. Configuration Verification and Audits:   You will conduct CM surveillance audit activities and co‑chair formal functional configuration audits (FCAs) and physical configuration audits (PCAs) to verify product integrity. Configuration Status Accounting :   You will record and report the status of product configurations, design baselines, and pending changes CM Tools:   You will partner with engineering teams in Agile and Waterfall development environments within a DevSecOps framework. CM toolsets may include Atlassian ALM, Product Data Management systems, GitLab, Ansible, and other enterprise toolchains. What You Will Learn Configuration Management best practices as applied to simple, medium, and complex programs Qualifications You Must Have Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and SAP access. Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience Demonstrated understanding of configuration management industry standards, including the SAE EIA‑649 configuration management suite and DoD MIL‑HDBK‑61B guidance. Ability to interpret customer Statements of Work (SOWs) and identify applicable CM requirements. Experience supporting bid and proposal efforts, including development of CM technical proposal content used for customer evaluation. Working knowledge of the five core CM disciplines: Configuration Management Planning Configuration Identification Configuration Change Management Configuration Status Accounting Configuration Verification & Audit Ability to operate with minimal supervision in complex DevSecOps and Agile software development environments. Familiarity with Modern Software Factory concepts and associated CI/CD pipeline configuration management support activities. Ability to author and maintain Configuration Management Plans, especially within software design and development (SWCM) environments. Hands‑on experience with CM and ALM tools, including the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence), GitLab, Artifactory, and Product Data Management systems such as Enovia or Windchill. Ability to co‑chair software Change Control Boards (CCBs) and produce timely configuration status accounting records and CCB minutes. Qualifications We Prefer Computer Science or Engineering Degree Certifications in Configuration Management Processes Active Secret and/or Top Secret Clearance Strong ability to communicate effectively across engineering, program, and customer teams. What We Offer ​ Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​ Tuition reimbursement program ​ Student Loan Repayment Program  ​ Life insurance and disability coverage  ​ Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illne