ABOUT US: Vantage Systems is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) that was founded in 1992 to provide aerospace software engineering services and has evolved and grown into a dynamic, multidisciplined engineering and IT company offering solutions and products throughout the engineering and software development life cycles. Over the years, our operating philosophy has been singularly focused on Customer Service and Customer Success. We consistently meet schedule and budget targets without fail and have the project management tools and financial management skills to successfully oversee a program from start to finish.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more.

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Vantage Systems is seeking a Senior Configuration Manager for the Software Engineering Services III (SES III) Contract which supports the Software Engineering Division at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, in providing quality software products, services and expertise to ensure the success of NASA missions and stakeholders. This position is to support the program with the configuration of our Enterprise Business Information System (eBIS). This position also supports the program as a junior Group Lead backup to support the program office in the management of tasks as a backup to our operations Group Leads.

The Senior Configuration Manager will work alongside the Business Manager and Group Leads in managing the eBIS program, plan tasks, respond to Government task requests, and support the training of the subcontractors on task planning and reporting.

LOCATION

Program Management Office Lanham, MD

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Business Manager and Group Leads to ensure excellent task planning on the SES III program.
• Support the Group Leads in the development of task plans and revisions in eBIS.
• Manage staff information in eBIS and update as staffing changes.
• Support subcontractors in the development of task plans and revisions.
• Develop and support training materials on management of tasks.
• Support the monthly invoicing, reporting, and variance monitoring.
• Support the procurement process.
• Support the documentation of system requirements for eBIS.

REQUIREMENTS

• 
  Understanding of eBIS or similar business and task order systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 4+ years experience in procurements
• Experience managing procurement documentation
• Experience in NASA or similar flight Center support services
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple, concurrent, and complex tasks/projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center missions and projects
• Understanding of procurements
• Strong IT systems experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 7+ years of prior relevant experience