Software Configuration Manager

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is looking for a Software Configuration Manager with a broad set of skills and experience to join our Rocky Mountain Division in Littleton, CO.

Our work focuses on developing and maintaining critical capabilities for military personnel.

As a Software Configuration Manager you will be a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue areas of interest beyond software configuration management, while serving our customers and end users.

Primary Role and Responsibilities


* Develop, implement, and maintain software configuration management processes and procedures to ensure the integrity of configuration data across all systems.


* Maintain accurate records of software configuration data and version histories for all relevant systems.

Prepare regular reports on software configuration status and change control metrics for management.


* Proactively identify areas for process improvement within software configuration management and make recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


* Field user requests for information, release source code, and troubleshoot end user issues.


* Provide training and guidance for staff on software configuration management processes, best practices, and tool usage.


* Perform and support interface control to ensure proper compatibility with other codes/programs.

Experience Requirements


* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field.


* 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Position Requirements


* US Citizen


* Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance


* On-site work at ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility


* Periodic travel to other ARA offices, subcontractor sites, and customer locations


* Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and independently.


* Significant experience in at least two of the following: C/C++, C#, WPF, JavaScript, FORTRAN

Desired Qualifications


* Experience working with vulnerability and lethality codes.


* Experience maintaining and deploying software on classified and unclassified government systems.


* Experience developing and compiling source code for deployment in Windows and Linux environments.


* Familiarity with physics-based modeling.


* Experience performing contract/grant-based research and development relevant to National Defense applications.


* Motivation to succeed in a cross-functional team spanning multiple disciplines to deliver results in a timely manner.


* A strong record of written and verbal communication through documentation, reports, and training materials.

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in ...