Configuration and CDRL Data Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Configuration and CDRL Data Manager to support the Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) programs within the Cyber & Networks Directorate at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts. TDC provides communications support for deployed Air Force operations through modular communications packages, satellite communications terminals, and network management packages tailored to Air Force mission needs. The program includes Integrated Communications Access Packages (ICAP), Network Control Center-Deployed (NCC-D), and Satellite Terminals. The role provides configuration management (CM) and data management (DM) support across program artifacts, IT systems, software, hardware, engineering documentation, and CDRL deliverables. The manager supports government configuration planning and control, change boards, technical reviews, audits, data reviews, and management reporting, while working with program management and engineering, quality, and design teams in an integrated product team environment. The position is full-time and salaried, located at Hanscom AFB. The stated salary range is $85,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications. A Secret clearance is required; the qualifications section states that the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance; the overview also states that a Secret clearance is required.
Experience with IT configuration management in a DoD environment.
Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
Experience with configuration management tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
Experience producing release notes and configuration management reports.
In-depth understanding of configuration change control, the role of the Change Control Board, and change-control documentation.
Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
Experience developing briefings for management.
Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle.
Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software.

Responsibilities

Provide configuration management of relevant program artifacts and archive acquisition documentation.
Review and analyze contractor configuration management programs and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Maintain configuration management files, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.
Convene and manage Configuration Control Boards and Technical Review Boards, and record approved changes and results.
Participate in cross-functional change control boards and evaluate proposed changes for potential impacts on operational and sustainment capabilities.
Review Configuration Control Board membership lists for currency and completeness.
Support engineering assessments and prepare for, conduct, or support major audits, including Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits.
Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, meeting minutes, and action items.
Report contractor data-delivery status and support pre- and post-contract-award data reviews.
Review contractor conformance to CDRL requirements and process government and contractor correspondence.
Support the establishment of workflows and track data-item deliverables and responses.
Support paper and automated archival systems for covered documentation.
Work with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen, and design and manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment.
Develop and administer configuration management plans and maintain design traceability and integrity.
Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems, including configuration planning, data analysis, maintaining configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory and configuration status.
Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices; plan and conduct design audits.
Attend review board meetings, capture meeting minutes, and track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports.
Ensure baseline integrity across major and minor releases, patches, and software maintenance; provide quality assurance checks on system baselines.
Support software licensing, packaging, and delivery to users; maintain the configuration management library and software repository.
Manage and control product baselines; recommend and document configuration management plans for software, hardware, firmware, and IT-system peripherals.
Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems.
Study and monitor the effectiveness of configuration management plans, identify potential and existing problems, and recommend resolutions.
Audit, review, and control IT system configurations and identify and maintain all baselines.
Oversee Configuration Management USAP Self Inspection Checklists and enter results in MICT.
Create and maintain revisions to CDRL packages and prepare and issue Data Calls.
Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements.
Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables; maintain distribution lists of points of contact for the program’s transmittal methods.
Ensure the integrity of CDRL justification forms and monitor contractor compliance with CDRL data-delivery requirements.
Provide configuration and data management input into program documentation and adequately identify data requirements in the Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, and/or PWS.