System Change Manager in San Antonio, Texas at Mission Systems

System Change Manager

ID: 2026-73101
US-TX-San Antonio
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 6/17/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Current or active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required with ability to obtain a Polygraph is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Change Manager to join our SPRINT Next program team in San Antonio, Texas.

What You'll Experience

• Playing a key role in managing and driving enterprise-wide system change processes that directly impact national security missions on the SPRINT Next program
• Leading and facilitating Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings alongside program leadership and technical teams
• Working closely with the Configuration Manager in a collaborative and fast-paced classified defense environment in San Antonio, Texas
• Applying your expertise in SCM tools and change management best practices to continuously improve program processes and outcomes
• A strong opportunity for professional development and growth within a mission-critical program supporting our nation's core defense and intelligence services

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven hands-on experience managing System Change Requests (SCRs) through the full change lifecycle, from submission and review through approval and deployment
• Strong working knowledge of Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools and applications, including the ability to evaluate and recommend the best options for program use
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and compliant Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) reflecting current and historical system configurations
• Solid experience supporting and executing CCB, CAB, and Technical Review Board (TRB) meetings with strong organizational and documentation skills

What Sets You Apart

• ITIL Certification and/or Agile SCRUM Master Certification are highly desired and demonstrate a strong foundation in change and release management best practices
• Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII) further highlights your commitment to the discipline and sets you above the competition
• Experience developing and maintaining change implementation plans including validation steps, escalation procedures, and rollback methods
• Ability to deliver clear and concise weekly status reports on planned and unplanned changes to program leadership
• Must meet DoD 8570.1/8140 certification requirements at the IAT Level II baseline or above.
• A collaborative team player who thrives working alongside peers such as a Configuration Manager in a fast-paced classified environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related specialized area, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Workplace Options: This position is based 100% on-site in San Antonio, Texas.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $106,477.00 - USD $115,212.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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