Change and Configuration Manager (US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance)

NOTE: This opportunity is open to W2, 1099 or C2C (no third parties, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen with an active secret federal security clearance. This is a remote opportunity; candidate must be based in the United States; must have reliable high-speed wired (not wireless) internet connectivity. ET time zone work schedule.

Daily Responsibilities

• This role is essential for maintaining system integrity and ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and effectively while minimizing disruptions within the organization.
• Manage enterprise change and configuration management activities across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Maintain configuration baselines and ensure only approved changes are implemented.
• Coordinate change requests, impact assessments, approvals, and implementation activities.
• Support and facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and change review processes.
• Maintain accurate records of configuration items, assets, and system inventories.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, development, and operations teams to ensure compliance with security and governance requirements.
• Support audits, reporting, documentation, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Change Management Strategy: Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage of required changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a coach for senior leaders and executives, helping them fulfill their roles as change management sponsors.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to employees affected by changes, ensuring they are equipped to adapt to new processes and systems.
• Impact Analysis: Conduct impact analyses to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders.
• Communication: Enable the design and delivery of key communications regarding changes to ensure clarity and understanding among all employees.