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SAIC · 8 hours ago

Configuration Management and Quality Assurance Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Configuration Management & Quality Assurance (CM/QA) Specialist to support a software development team working on mission-critical systems in Houston, Texas. This dual-role position involves supporting software configuration, release management tasks, and quality assurance activities in alignment with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI-DEV) standards.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build and Release Management Collect software changes from within the CM tool (currently Team Foundation Server), manage the build process, and create installation packages or “loads” for different environments. Includes creating and managing automated builds to support development and testing

Version Control Utilize version control systems (TFS) and apply branching/merging strategies to maintain the integrity and traceability of all software components and documentation

Software Release Management Collaborate with Application Leads and testing teams to ensure Agile process alignment and schedule compliance for software releases

Process Improvement & Automation Analyze and optimize CM tools and processes through continuous improvement initiatives. Develop scripts to automate deployment, build, and testing tasks

Documentation and Reporting Prepare reports on configuration management activities, build/test status, and release readiness for management and stakeholders

Metrics Management Work closely with the Program Manager to develop and maintain meaningful monthly and quarterly CM metrics. Generate Technical Performance Metrics (TPM) reports to support program performance tracking

Ensure compliance with program and company-established processes and procedures through process and product audits

Support CMMI-DEV activities and appraisal readiness

Generate Monthly Status Stoplight Reports (MSSR) and assist with quarterly QA metrics reporting

Qualification

Software Configuration ManagementQuality Assurance SupportAgile Software DevelopmentTFSVersion ControlBuild Automation ToolsDevSecOps PracticesCMMI Level 3 FamiliarityAutomated TestingCMQA CertificationDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

5+ years of experience in software configuration management; experience in QA support preferred

Experience working in Agile software development environments

Proficiency with TFS or similar version control systems, build automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven, Gradle), and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript)

Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 process areas (e.g., CM, PPQA, MA, VER, PR)

Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills