How to hire a senior configuration management specialist

How to hire a senior configuration management specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior configuration management specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior configuration management specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior configuration management specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior configuration management specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a senior configuration management specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect senior configuration management specialist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior configuration management specialists.

   Type of Senior Configuration Management Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Configuration Management Specialist	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$33-64
   Configuration Manager	A configuration manager is in charge of spearheading configuration management procedures, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities revolve around devising strategies to optimize operations, coordinating with supervisors and analysts in establishing guidelines, and addressing various issues, resolving them promptly and effectively... Show more	$37-78

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOD
   • Configuration Audits
   • Configuration Management Plan
   • SharePoint
   • Software Development
   • Configuration Control Board
   • Configuration Identification
   • TFS
   • Version Control
   • Configuration Management
   • Java
   • Cots
   • Source Code
   • Remedy

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the SharePoint database and system accounts by performing system-wide backups via SharePoint, data recovery.
   • Accomplish verification processes to accurately assign part numbers for BOM entries, reviews and approvals for propose design modifications.
   • Installed/Configure Jenkins server for automation and continuous integration.
   • Conduct professional development to new engineers on configuration programs and ISO guidelines.
   • Design ClearCase components, projects and parallel stream methodology for java applications.
   • Utilize Jenkins for build automation and continuous integration for testing environments and production.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior configuration management specialist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior configuration management specialist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior configuration management specialists' average salary in nebraska is 48% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior configuration management specialists earn 48% less than senior-level senior configuration management specialists.
   • Certifications. A senior configuration management specialist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior configuration management specialist's salary.

   Average senior configuration management specialist salary

   $98,065yearly

   $47.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior configuration management specialist salary

   $70,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a senior configuration management specialist job description

   A good senior configuration management specialist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a senior configuration management specialist job description:

   Senior configuration management specialist job description example

   ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are seeking a
   Senior Configuration Management Specialist to support a NASA contract in Greenbelt, MD.
   
   Responsibilities :
   
   Provide senior-level Configuration Management (CM) support to the Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) Project implementing CM processes and procedures that support the procurement, development, integration, test, and delivery of the project. Support the development and change control of the projects controlled and reference documentation which includes the management and control of, hardware, software, plans, procedures, requirements, drawings, work order authorizations, engineering orders, and deviations/waivers. Understand project and stakeholder roles and responsibilities needed to capture the requirements necessary to develop, implement, and maintain a project-related Configuration Management Procedure (CMP) in accordance with 400-PG-1410.2.1 Configuration Management Procedures and Guidelines" (PG), Code 400 Goddard Procedural Requirements, GPR 1410.2E, Configuration Management, and the GSFC ISO/Quality Management System. Maintain and manage the CM Data Management system in support of all CM and data management activities. Manage and serve as the Configuration Control Board (CCB) representative responsible for coordinating and managing all CCB activities including generating CCB agendas/minutes, distributing documentation for review, dispositioning and implementing final documentation, and tracking any related actions. Manage the receipt, review, disposition, and related distribution of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) items. Maintain and produce configuration management related status reporting as needed and in support of key project lifecycle reviews.
   
   Requirements
   
   Must have senior level configuration management and data management experience and detailed knowledge of required compliance documentation including Goddard Procedures and Requirements (GPR) -1410.2 and 400-Procedures and Guidelines (PG)-1410.2.1A is preferred. In-House project experience desired. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated analytical skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Technical Data Management System (TDMS) experience preferred. Ability to work independently but also as a team player in a fast-paced environment and interface successfully with Project personnel and technical leads as well as personnel at varying levels of management. Individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to manage time and meet the many reporting deadlines. Ability to follow specific directions and ask questions as needed. Individual must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. Extensive background investigation will be performed as a requirement of the job.
   
   Education and Experience:
   
   Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience or 11 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
   
   ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law
   
   **COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Statement
   
   The COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Executive Order 14042 and FAR 52.223-99 is currently not effective. But please note that if those or other related requirements become effective, positions will require successful candidates to obtain and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s). ASRC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
   
   EEO Statement
   
   ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   To find senior configuration management specialists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any senior configuration management specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior configuration management specialists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior configuration management specialist job on Zippia to find and attract quality senior configuration management specialist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting senior configuration management specialists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with senior configuration management specialist applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior configuration management specialist

   Once you've selected the best senior configuration management specialist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new senior configuration management specialist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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