Senior Configuration Support Associate
Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an immediate opening for an Entry Level Software Configuration Manager to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to develop and advance the cutting-edge technology that supports our nation's fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with the government to develop solutions that allow them to carry out submarine missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to deliver end-to-end solutions in mission systems integration, development, and operations support to fleets and the organization. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Entry-Level Software Configuration Manager will enhance their skill set among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employees will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

RESPONSIBLITIES include:

Looking for a self-starter to work with the Configuration Management (CM) team to receive and manage our change management repository (JIRA) for the program. As a member of the CM team, this individual will be responsible for working with our configuration management tools (JIRA and Bitbucket) and supporting configuration identification, control, reporting, release and delivery of products and systems. This employee will perform configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new product operating parameters are documented, comply with standards and are logistically sustainable. When unexpected changes in delivery schedule occur, a strong ability to reassess and reprioritize tasking will be required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

* Strong organizational skills
* Strong time management skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Strong ability to multi-task during stressful situations
* Ability to deal with multiple deadlines as well as late breaking deadlines
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word
* Ability to work under limited direction in fast-paced environments
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to assess and reprioritize tasking according to unexpected changes in delivery schedule

Preferred Skills and Expertise:

* Experience in Configuration Management, Office Management, or Administrative Assistant
* Experience with CM database tools with Jira and Bitbucket

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran