Software Support Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Amentum scores B on the Alion truth index.
Amentum is seeking a Configuration Management Support Specialist to help test software and document software testing results to support our Naval customers at NSWC Dahlgren.
You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple contracts. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference.
Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel. The ability to take direction and operate independently, as well as participate in team environments, is necessary for this support effort. While under COVID, remote support is maximized, but you must be available to report to Dahlgren as needed to supplement telecommuting. Desired experience in Configuration Management process and procedures to identify, document, and control the functional and physical characteristics of a software configuration item.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide technical CM support and guidance
- Media production and software testing
- Ensure the integrity and consistency of multiple CM Change Control Boards (CCBs)
- Provide CCB meeting support
- Prepare and provide agendas, minutes, notifications, and information packages
- Track action and decision items
- Schedule and coordinate periodic meetings with software development team
- Maintain status accounting records
- Conduct special investigations to include periodic reports from the CM database
- Provide summary impact statements as required
- Receive, edit, and distribute reports to/from
About Amentum:
Amentum is a leading global provider of technical and engineering services to government and commercial customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the defense, intelligence, and civilian markets. With 50,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our customers.
Responsibilities: Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of job-related experience. Excellent technical acumen with analytical ability, and written communication skills; working knowledge of MS-Office and integrated software applications; one-year configuration management experience desired (or detailed analytical job responsibilities) including data entry, process understanding, and report generation or similar in collegiate coursework; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required. Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Can start with an interim.
Preferred Qualifications:
- US Citizen AND Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years' experience.
- Exposure of program/project level experience of software design and:
- US Citizenship is required. No clearance is required to apply, but an interim SECRET clearance is required to start.
Compensation Details:
$80,000-$100,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
10/27/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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