Configuration Analyst Principal

Senior Configuration & Release Management | IBM Rational CLM | Engineering Tools

Location: Albany, NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week and every other Friday for Albany-area candidates
Employment Type: W2 Contract Only
Experience: 7+ Years
Industry: Government Technology / Healthcare IT / Public Sector
 

IMPORTANT – W2 CONTRACT ONLY

This opportunity is available exclusively on a W2 contract basis through The Sims Agency. We are currently unable to consider C2C applicants or third-party submissions.

Local Albany, NY candidates are strongly preferred. Regional remote candidates will also be considered, provided they can meet the required onsite schedule.

MUST-HAVE TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have a strong background in Configuration Management or Release Management, along with hands-on experience administering and supporting IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.

Key technologies and platforms:

• IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC)

• IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM)

• Jazz Reporting Service (JRS)

• DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

• IBM UrbanCode Deploy

• Liquibase

Additional technical experience:

• Build & Release Automation: Jenkins/Hudson, Git, Maven, Ansible

• Programming & Scripting: Java, JavaScript, Unix Shell Scripting, Perl, Groovy

• Databases: Oracle, Microsoft Access, SQL

• Operating Systems: Unix (Solaris, Linux, HP-UX), Microsoft Windows

• Application Servers: JBoss, Liberty, WebSphere, Tomcat

• Testing: JUnit

• Web Technologies: HTML, XML

• Container Technologies: Red Hat Container and OpenShift Framework (OSF)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Configuration Analyst Principal to support a large-scale government healthcare technology initiative involving the Health Benefit Exchange (HBE).

The platform supports comprehensive health coverage for more than 7 million New Yorkers. The selected consultant will contribute to critical technology initiatives involving software engineering, configuration management, release management, automation, and application lifecycle improvements.

This position focuses on enhancing software build and test automation, managing controlled software releases, administering engineering tools, and improving the overall software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong configuration and release management expertise with hands-on IBM Rational CLM administration, software development knowledge, and the ability to coordinate technical teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Configuration & Release Management

• Manage software configuration and release management activities.

• Maintain status accounting of changes across configuration-managed environments.

• Coordinate controlled software releases and automate release processes.

• Ensure consistency and integrity across development, testing, and production environments.

2. Software Build & Test Automation

• Support and enhance software build processes and test automation.

• Improve engineering workflows through automation and process optimization.

• Support development and testing activities across the SDLC.

3. IBM Rational CLM & Engineering Tool Administration

• Customize, configure, and administer engineering tools used across development and testing environments.

• Support IBM Rational CLM tools, including RTC, RQM, JRS, and DNG.

• Support UrbanCode Deploy and Liquibase.

• Develop and maintain engineering tools, utilities, and supporting solutions.

4. Technical Development & Process Improvement

• Gather requirements, design, develop, test, and deploy engineering tools and utilities.

• Evaluate existing business procedures and identify operational improvements.

• Lead cross-functional technical teams in improving software development and testing processes.

• Estimate project efforts and assist with project scheduling.

5. Documentation & Production Support

• Create and maintain engineering tool processes, configuration procedures, and technical documentation.

• Provide ongoing production support for deployed engineering tools.

• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate issue resolution.

• Mentor and guide technical teams and end users on engineering tool functionality.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to define, develop, test, and deploy software applications.

• Support strategic technology initiatives involving infrastructure modernization and SDLC improvements.

• Coordinate with development, testing, engineering, and support teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 7 years of related business and technical experience.

• Experience evaluating business procedures, identifying operational problems, and developing solutions.

• Experience conducting feasibility studies, system configuration, and configuration design.

• Ability to prepare detailed technical specifications and develop business solutions.

• Experience with effort estimation and project schedule development.

• Background in application design and development.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, implement improvements, and monitor results.

• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams to define, develop, test, and deploy software applications.

• Working knowledge of all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation, and maintenance.

• Ability to identify weaknesses in business workflows and implement effective process improvements.

• Professional experience in Configuration Management or Release Management.

• Hands-on experience with IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and support personnel.

• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.

• Self-motivated, accountable, and results-oriented.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment while meeting strict deadlines.

MANDATORY CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Employment: W2 Contract through The Sims Agency only.

• C2C: Not available. C2C applicants and third-party submissions cannot be considered.

• Location Preference: Local Albany, NY candidates are strongly preferred.

• Onsite Requirement: Albany-area candidates must work onsite 2 days per week and every other Friday.

• Regional Candidates: Remote candidates from surrounding regions will also be considered but must be available to meet the required onsite schedule.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Direct experience in Configuration Management or Release Management.

• Hands-on administration and customization experience with IBM Rational CLM tools.

• Experience supporting RTC, RQM, JRS, DNG, UrbanCode Deploy, and Liquibase.

• A background in software build automation, release coordination, and SDLC process improvement.

• Experience working on enterprise-scale government, healthcare, or other complex technology platforms.

If your background combines IBM Rational CLM administration, Configuration/Release Management, and software engineering process automation, we encourage you to apply.