Change and Configuration Manager (US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance)

Job Description

Company: POWERHOUSE INSTITUTE INC

Description:
NOTE: This opportunity is open to W2, 1099 or C2C (no third parties, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen with an active secret federal security clearance. This is a remote opportunity; candidate must be based in the United States; must have reliable high-speed wired (not wireless) internet connectivity. ET time zone work schedule.

Daily Responsibilities

• This role is essential for maintaining system integrity and ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and effectively while minimizing disruptions within the organization.

• Manage enterprise change and configuration management activities across systems, applications, and infrastructure.

• Maintain configuration baselines and ensure only approved changes are implemented.

• Coordinate change requests, impact assessments, approvals, and implementation activities.

• Support and facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and change review processes.

• Maintain accurate records of configuration items, assets, and system inventories.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, development, and operations teams to ensure compliance with security and governance requirements.

• Support audits, reporting, documentation, and continuous process improvement efforts.

• Change Management Strategy: Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage of required changes.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a coach for senior leaders and executives, helping them fulfill their roles as change management sponsors.

• Training and Support: Provide training and support to employees affected by changes, ensuring they are equipped to adapt to new processes and systems.

• Impact Analysis: Conduct impact analyses to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders.

• Communication: Enable the design and delivery of key communications regarding changes to ensure clarity and understanding among all employees.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status) (As mandated by our government client).

• Must possess an active secret federal security clearance.

• Must have reliable high-speed wired (not wireless) internet connectivity.

• 8+ years of progressive professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience and proficiency in change and configuration management.

• Experience supporting change and configuration management in a government or enterprise IT environment.

• Experience managing configuration baselines, change requests, and governance processes.

• Experience supporting Agile development and IT operations environments.

• Experience using enterprise collaboration and documentation tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Jira, or Confluence

• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for expressing technical requirements and designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information sciences, or related discipline. Additional related professional experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

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• ITIL Foundation or ITIL 4 certification is a PLUS.

• PMP, CCMP, or related change management certification is a PLUS.

• Experience supporting federal or DoD programs is a PLUS.

• Experience supporting cloud-based systems and DevSecOps environments is a PLUS.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)

• Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)

• Long Term and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid Benefit)

• Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Source: Indeed