Principal Specialist, Configuration Management

This position leads configuration management activities within the Effectors department, overseeing the control, verification, and documentation of complex engineering products and technical data. The role involves establishing change management procedures, conducting compliance audits, managing product baselines, and mentoring team members while coordinating across engineering, operations, quality, and manufacturing functions. The Principal Specialist serves as a strategic advisor to leadership on program health and configuration risks, develops proposals with accurate estimates, and ensures contractual compliance throughout the product development lifecycle. This role suits experienced professionals with deep configuration management expertise who can operate independently, drive cross-functional collaboration, and handle high-complexity data management in a defense contracting environment requiring active security clearance.