Director – Air Traffic Control (ATC) Systems Configuration Management BNATCS

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**Job Description:**

The ATC Systems Configuration Management (CM) Director provides executive leadership, governance, and oversight of configuration management activities for complex air traffic control systems across the National Airspace System (NAS).

This role ensures that system baselines, technical documentation, software, and hardware configurations are consistently controlled, traceable, and compliant with FAA and international standards.

The Director develops and enforces configuration management policies, leads change control processes, and ensures seamless coordination across engineering, operations, and sustainment teams to maintain system integrity throughout the lifecycle.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ · Develop and lead the overall configuration management strategy for ATC systems, ensuring alignment with FAA policies, standards, and NAS architecture requirements.
+ Establish and enforce CM processes, procedures, and tools for baseline management, change control, version control, and technical data management.
+ Direct the Change Control Board (CCB) and provide authoritative decisions on system modifications, upgrades, and configuration changes.
+ Ensure accurate configuration identification, status accounting, and audit readiness for hardware, software, and documentation baselines.
+ Collaborate with engineering, testing, in-service management, and operations teams to ensure consistent system configuration across the NAS.
+ Oversee contractor compliance with CM requirements and evaluate deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
+ Develop metrics and reporting to monitor CM effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
+ Provide senior-level reporting and recommendations to leadership on configuration impacts, risks, and opportunities.
+ Champion a culture of discipline and rigor in maintaining system integrity and traceability.

**Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, systems management, or related field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.

CM certification (CMPIC, CMII) strongly desirable.
+ Extensive experience in configuration management for complex, safety-critical systems (aviation, defense, or transportation preferred).
+ Strong knowledge of FAA acquisition processes, NAS systems, and industry CM standards (e.g., EIA-649, ISO 10007, CMMI).
+ Proven leadership in establishing and managing enterprise-level CM organizations, policies, and tools.
+ Expertise in CM tools and digital engineering environments (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Windchill, or equivalent).
+ Exceptional communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

**Security Clearance Requirement:**

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe.

Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental.

We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $155,600.00 - $280,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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