Configuration Manager Associate

At Lockheed Martin's Manassas campus, we lead in aerospace, defense, and technology, tackling complex engineering problems with a culture of creativity and excellence. As Configuration Management Manager, you will oversee the entire CM function for Undersea Mission Systems, ensuring configuration integrity across hardware, software, and digital data. This involves strategic leadership, change control, cross-functional coordination, software configuration, and driving digital thread integration to enhance traceability and reduce manual effort.

Must Have

• Define vision and roadmap for configuration and data management processes.
• Direct analysis, authorization, and documentation of engineering change proposals.
• Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, software development, and data control teams.
• Govern baseline management, version control, and release processes for software artifacts.
• Drive business transformation by embedding CM activities within MBSE environments.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a high performing CM team.
• Ensure customer requirements are accurately reflected in configuration baselines.
• Maintain adherence to Lockheed Martin CM policies, DoD regulations, and contract terms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of configuration management experience on DoD or equivalent aerospace/defense engineering and production programs.
• Expertise in configuration and data management processes, engineering change control, and software configuration management (e.g., Git, Perforce, Subversion).
• Proficiency with PLM/ALM platforms (e.g., Teamcenter, ENOVIA, Polarion, DOORS NG) and MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, MBSE).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Good to Have

• Experience driving CM automation and digital thread integration across hardware software product lines.
• Prior work on submarine, maritime, or under sea warfare systems.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management processes.
• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and prime level subcontractors.

Perks & Benefits

• Excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.
• Chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.
• Culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
• Professional Development (mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement, career-building programs)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO, paid holidays, paid time off for jury duty and military obligations)
• Flex-time
• Mother's rooms

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 711982BR Date posted: Dec. 01, 2025

Description:

Who we are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

The Work

As the Configuration Management (CM) Manager, you will lead the end to end CM function for all Undersea Mission Systems programs at the Manassas site, ensuring configuration integrity across hardware, software, and digital data threads. Your key responsibilities include:

• Strategic CM Leadership – Define the vision and roadmap for configuration and data management processes, aligning them with enterprise digital thread initiatives and automation strategies.

• Change Control Oversight – Direct the analysis, authorization, and documentation of engineering change proposals; ensure modification records are coordinated for management control and that all change orders meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Cross Functional Coordination – Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, software development, and data control teams to review released engineering change data, assess impact on the overall product, and integrate required updates.

• Software Configuration Control – Govern baseline management, version control, and release processes for all software artifacts, incorporating best in class tools and automated pipelines.

• Automation & Digital Thread Integration – Drive business transformation by embedding CM activities within model based systems engineering (MBSE) environments, leveraging PLM/ALM platforms and emerging AI/ML solutions to reduce manual effort and improve traceability.

• Team Management & Development – Recruit, train, and mentor a high performing CM team (associate managers, supervisors, and exempt professionals). Manage performance assessments, work assignments, salary recommendations, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement – Ensure customer requirements are accurately reflected in configuration baselines; communicate change impact analyses to U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and internal senior leaders.

• Compliance & Reporting – Maintain adherence to Lockheed Martin CM policies, DoD regulations, and contract terms; produce periodic metrics, status reports, and audits for senior management.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy:

•An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.

•The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.

•A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.

•A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be a part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CMII, PMP, ITIL) is a plus or equivalent.

• 5+ years of configuration management experience on DoD or equivalent aerospace/defense engineering and production programs.

• Demonstrated expertise in configuration and data management processes, engineering change control, and software configuration management (e.g., Git, Perforce, Subversion).

• Proficiency with PLM/ALM platforms (e.g., Teamcenter, ENOVIA, Polarion, DOORS NG) and model based systems engineering tools (e.g., SysML, MBSE).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).

Desired Skills:

• Experience driving CM automation and digital thread integration across hardware software product lines.

• Prior work on submarine, maritime, or under sea warfare systems.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management processes.

• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and prime level subcontractors.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs

, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

• Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
• Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
• Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

• Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

• Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

• Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

• Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

• Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Benefits

• ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• ### Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

• ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.