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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a self-motivated Configuration Manager (CM) to join our Program Management and Control Department/System and Engineering Capabilities Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL/Penn State’s purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs.

Tasking will include assisting in the design and implementation of a CM process; manage and maintain hardware and software configuration items and related engineering documentation; support product development / manufacturing handover / takeover, and help guide efforts and product life cycle.

You will:

• Assist in the selection and evaluation of the best technology to support program development, assist in defining processes and standards, and maintain required documentation to be implemented at the Undersea Systems Office level.

• Evaluate and facilitate orderly management of technical and/or engineering changes to hardware, software, and technical data

• Work closely with other stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization; participate in internal and external customer meetings

• Provide technical leadership to resolve configuration management issues during product and project lifecycles.

• Develop and provide training, advice, and guidance for the integration of new technologies, environment, and processes to the engineering departments

• Work regularly with ARL IT personnel to maintain and configure tools on server(s) and clients, manage licenses, establish a level of automation if possible and access controls

• Develop Software Configuration Management metrics reports

This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on education and experience. Typical requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree or higher; 3+ years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Higher level positions require additional education and/or experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Industry or US Government practices for configuration management

• Knowledge of tools used to implement a successful configuration management program (such as source control tools, problem tracking tools, etc.)

• Effectiveness at presenting in front of management, engineers, or sponsors, or in reports/written communication, conveying information to drive to action or decision

• Past success collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team environment, at all levels of an organization, and in a variety of cultures and backgrounds

• Proven ability to provide quality results with minimal supervision

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Siemens TeamCenter, Atlassian JIRA

• An active government security clearance

• Skills or background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or skill in programming and scripting languages (such as C, C++, Python, Perl, etc.)

Your working location will be on-site in State College.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$86,300.00 - $145,700.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/comp-modernization) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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