Experienced Software Configuration Management Specialist
Company:
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization is seeking an Experienced Software Configuration Management Specialist for the Mobility Surveillance and Bombers programs team in Tukwila, WA to perform configuration planning, identification, change control, tracking, and verification, and facilitate program baseline management.
The Software Configuration Management Specialist will be a member of the build team and will support the Change Configuration Board (CCB). This role reviews all software releases for accuracy, documents CCB meetings by capturing minutes, tracks and follows up on action items, and coordinates final release activities.
The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive self-starter who can independently analyze issues and drive them to resolution. Flexibility, initiative, and resourcefulness are essential to succeed in this role.
**Boeing **offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs. For more information, _click here_(opens in new window).
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Change Control Board (CCB) process for software: schedule and facilitate CCB meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, track action items, and ensure changes are reviewed and approved before implementation.
- Produce and maintain program CM artifacts: CM plans, product/document identification schemes, baselines, and traceability records.
- Prepare and process change documents: Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Requests for Variance (RFV), Change Documents/Requests (CD/CRs), and related approvals.
- Oversee software build and release activities: plan, schedule, coordinate and execute builds and deployments; operate and improve build/release processes to minimize errors and cycle time.
- Manage version control, repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and build environments; resolve environment inconsistencies and release failures.
- Perform configuration audits and verification to confirm product/documentation baselines.
- Assess prime and supplier contract CM requirements and coordinate supplier change management.
- Support determinations of export authority for technical work products and assist with industry quality audits for CM.
- Collaborate with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to align release schedules, program planning, and program-level CM activities.
- Drive continuous improvement of CM processes, tooling, and metrics.
Basic Qualifications: (Required Skills/ Experience)
- Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and change management practices
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- 1+ years editing PDF and Word files
Preferred Qualifications: (Desired Skills/Experience)
- 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- Experience leading or coordinating teams, formally or informally
- Experience with version control systems and build/release tooling (e.g., Git, CI/CD)
- Experience in Configuration Management
- Ability to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal networks; an understanding of the cultures of organizations and ability to apply this information in a way that strengthens the organization's strategic plan and profitability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated process improvement mindset
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
**Shift: **
This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.
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**Pay & Benefits: **
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $96,050 – $129,950
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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