Configuration Management Specialist (Senior or Lead)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Configuration Management Specialist (Senior or Lead) to join the team in Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Plano, TX; Arlington, VA; Huntsville, AL; Long Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; Miami, FL; Mesa, AZ; Berkeley, MO; Ridley Park, PA; North Charleston, SC; or Tukwila, WA.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is modernizing its foundational Product Data Management (PDM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and enterprise resources planning (ER&P) systems; enhancing its data strategies; and improving alignment of its execution processes via a program called Sapphire that is a joint effort between BDS and Boeing Information Digital Technology and Security (IDT&S).

In joining the team, you will have a specific focus on software products and be responsible for creating, revising, and assisting with the implementation of configuration management plans, processes, and procedures tailored to software development. This role requires ensuring the integrity of highly complex software projects and leading to the development of product structure definitions.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Configuration & Data Management Specialist to lead configuration management and data management activities for the Sapphire program. This role focuses on product structure, release control, configuration verification, and data integrity across PDM, MES, and ER&P systems. The role requires experience across related areas such as change management, release management, version control, baseline management, configuration assurance, software configuration management (SCM), master data management (MDM), data governance, and revision tracking

Position Responsibilities :

Create, revise, and implement configuration management plans, processes, and procedures specifically for software products (also applicable to change control and release processes)

Ensure the integrity of highly complex software projects' block point releases; evaluate alternatives and execute authorized changes to maintain product stability (release management / deployment gating)

Lead the development of product structure definitions for software to establish and maintain baselines for requirements and product identification (baseline / versioning, canonical product structure)

Oversee development of change proposals and Configuration Control Board (CCB) / review packages related to software configurations (change review boards, release review boards)

Capture, record, and maintain software product configuration information and reports using PDM, MES, ER&P, and related tools (configuration records, version history, change logs, revision tracking)

Develop solutions to complex technical and data problems requiring creativity and technical judgment (root-cause analysis, data remediation, corrective & preventive actions)

Interact frequently with cross-organizational personnel and external customers to resolve technical and process issues (stakeholder coordination, change communication, governance)

Contribute to data management, data governance, and consistency of configuration data across PDM, MES, and ER&P systems (master data alignment, single source of truth, MDM practices)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor’s degree or higher

5+ years of experience on a configuration management (CM) team and / or working closely with a configuration management (CM) team

Experience with Configuration Management tools and processes

Experience working in cross-functional teams or projects

Experience with systematic problem-solving skills

Experience deriving and allocating requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle

Experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with Software Engineering principles including, but not limited to Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management

Experience drafting CM plans, procedures, and change packages

Experience with CM tools, version control systems, and release management workflows (examples : Git, SVN, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Windchill, Teamcenter, Jira, GitLab)

Experience with data governance, master data management, or enterprise data strategies

Experience facilitating Configuration Control Boards or equivalent governance forums

Experience leading configuration management activities in multi-disciplinary or complex program environments (configuration lead, release lead)

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .

Pay & Benefits :

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Senior : $115,600 - $167,900

Summary pay range for Lead : $144,500 - $209,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 02, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.