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IT Configuration and Change Business Analyst

Computer World Services
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Bethesda, Montgomery 20824, MD

Salary

$80,000 - $105,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Configuration Analyst & Change Coordinator supports the governance, quality, and operational execution of Configuration Management and Change Management processes.
  • This role requires 2+ years of experience in a configuration and change management environment and offers a salary range of $80,000 to $105,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining configuration items in the CMDB, coordinating IT change lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with change management practices.
  • Candidates should possess knowledge of ITIL processes, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, along with an ITIL Foundation v4 Certification.
  • The position involves collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to enhance configuration management activities and may require physical tasks such as lifting heavy equipment.

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聽聽聽聽聽聽 This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of configuration data while coordinating and controlling the lifecycle of IT changes to minimize risk, disruption, and service impact.

聽聽聽聽聽聽 The position plays a critical control function within IT Operations and works closely with infrastructure, application, security, risk, and audit teams.

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Key Tasks & Responsibilities
  • Configuration Management Support:
路Assist in documenting and maintaining configuration items (CIs) in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
路Work closely with Configuration Managers to ensure accurate records of hardware, software, and related components.
路Help baseline the current set of CIs and ensure they are properly documented and controlled.
路Track changes to configuration items, ensuring updates are accurately reflected in the CMDB.
路Collaborate with stakeholders to verify and validate CI information, maintaining data integrity.
路Assist Change Managers in assessing the impact of proposed changes on configuration items.
路Provide support in identifying related configuration items affected by change requests.
路Help ensure that changes are properly documented and recorded in the CMDB.
路Assist in verifying and auditing changes to configuration items to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Change Management Support:
路Coordinate the lifecycle of Normal, Standard, and Emergency Changes
路Perform quality checks on change submissions (risk, impact, backout plan, testing evidence)
路Validate risk scoring accuracy based on defined methodology
路Validate completeness before TRB and CAB review
路Maintain the enterprise change calendar
路Identify scheduling conflicts and risk overlaps
路Prepare CAB materials and documentation
路Track Post-Implementation Reviews (PIRs)
路Monitor change success rate and documentation compliance
路Escalate high-risk or non-compliant changes to the Change Manager
  • Continuous Improvement:
路Participate in continuous assessment of Configuration Management processes and practices.
路Identify areas for improvement and provide input to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of configuration management activities.
路Collaborate with team members to implement approved improvements and changes.
路Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in Configuration Management to contribute to process enhancement efforts.
路Identify opportunities and implement plans to incorporate AI tools and efficiencies.


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
  • 2+ Years experience supporting configuration and change management environment, requirements gathering, and documentation.
  • Experience with the ITIL processes: configuration, change, release, production migration.
  • Knowledge of Change Management principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Configuration Management principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with Configuration and Change Management tools and databases, such as ServiceNow.
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure and support.
  • Experience developing, writing and implementing SOPs.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft M365 Suite, PowerBI.
  • Hands-on experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC, Jira Service Management)
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and processes.
  • Excellent coordination and follow-up skills
  • Ability to challenge and enforce governance standards diplomatically
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills


Certifications
  • ITIL Foundation v4 Certification (required)


Security Clearance
  • Public Trust Moderate (Tier 2)


Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
  • May require sitting/standing for extended periods and performing tasks involving bending, stooping, and reaching.
  • May require lifting and carrying heavy equipment.


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$80,000 - $105,000 a year
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position.聽
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Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at聽hr@cwsc.com




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