Release Manager – Software, Configuration Management

Concept Solutions, LLC

. Maintain the customer-approved release calendar for existing production applications and the modernization platform .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software release management and configuration management for enterprise applications, with a strong focus on coordinating change control activities and maintaining operational continuity. Proficient in managing software versioning, release documentation, and supporting mission-critical application modernization programs.

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Software Release ManagementConfiguration ManagementGitLab Version ControlChange Control Board (CCB) ExperienceActive Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software Release DocumentationSemantic Versioning PracticesChange Management ProcessesContainer-Based Application DeploymentsMilestone Reporting

Tools & Technologies

JiraServiceNow

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security ClearanceDoW Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Federal ProgramsOperational ContinuityCustomer Repository ManagementRelease CoordinationSustained Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the customer-approved release calendar for existing production applications and the modernization platform
Coordinate change control activities and rollback plans to support reliable software releases
Manage software versioning, release notes, and milestone reporting associated with each release
Ensure the customer repository remains accurate and current at the conclusion of every sprint
Support release coordination across sustained applications and the shared platform while maintaining operational continuity
Coordinate software releases, configuration management, change control, and deployment documentation across existing applications and the evolving platform
Support a mission-critical application modernization program that unifies access across production applications through a single sign-on experience, shared work environment, and common platform
Participate in two-week sprints and customer demonstrations each sprint

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in software release management or configuration management for enterprise applications
Experience supporting federal programs
Experience with GitLab or comparable version control and repository management tools
Knowledge of semantic versioning practices and software release documentation
Experience working with change control boards (CCBs) and established change management processes
Experience with Jira and ServiceNow preferred
Familiarity with container-based application deployments preferred
Active Secret security clearance strongly preferred
U.S. citizenship required
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance
Full-time availability, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Ability to work onsite at government facilities in Northern Virginia and Maryland as required
Ability to travel 0–10% within the Washington, DC metropolitan area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting
Positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development
Career development opportunities