Configuration and Data Management Specialist, Product Lifecycle

Amentum•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Configuration and Data Management Specialist, Product Lifecycle, to support NASA’s Engineering Drawing Control Center (EDCC) and NASA IT Engineering Design Information Infrastructure (JEDII), NASA’s enterprise Windchill environment. The role supports the integrity and control of engineering data used for NASA programs, including human spaceflight. The specialist is expected to have strong command of JEDII/Windchill tools and configuration management practices, and to serve as a trusted resource for engineers, project managers, and NASA customers. The specialist executes and enforces configuration management processes in JEDII, controls engineering drawings and related documentation, supports EDCC operations, guides users, investigates discrepancies, and maintains configuration status and traceability. The role also develops and refines team work instructions and coordinates compliant data flow with stakeholders across programs. Other duties may be assigned as required. The position is generally based in an office environment, though tasks may involve inside or outside work. Work may require extended periods of sitting or standing and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Regular attendance is critical, and the employee may need to work outside the normal schedule or adjust their schedule during peak periods and surge requirements. The role offers a 9/80 schedule when applicable and an onsite cafeteria. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and candidates must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience.
At least 7 years of direct Configuration or Data Management experience, including at least 3 years supporting NASA’s JEDII/Windchill or an equivalent enterprise product lifecycle management system.
Demonstrated expertise in engineering drawing control, release, and revision management.
Working knowledge of NASA Procedural Requirements and configuration management requirements.
Proven ability to perform audits, investigate discrepancies, and correct data.
Strong customer support skills, including the ability to train, mentor, and resolve user issues.
Ability to work in an office environment and, depending on the task, inside or outside.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules for peak periods and surge requirements.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in EDCC operations at NASA IT or in an equivalent government or prime-contractor drawing-control environment.
Familiarity with ICE, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar collaboration and documentation tools.
Background in technical writing for control boards, review packages, or configuration/data management documentation.
A bachelor’s degree in a technical field; extensive experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Execute and enforce configuration management processes within JEDII, ensuring compliance with NASA procedural requirements, NASA IT directives, and ASME Y14 standards.
Control, review, and release engineering drawings, government-furnished-equipment documentation, and as-built facility records across NASA IT, Ellington Field, and the Sonny Carter Training Facility.
Provide day-to-day EDCC support, including drawing research, part-data reconciliation, serial and lot tracking, and historical record maintenance.
Guide, train, and consult with engineers and project staff on JEDII workflows, versioning, and approvals.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in drawing packages, audits, and documentation deliverables.
Maintain configuration status accounting and produce traceability reports for program reviews and audits.
Develop and refine configuration and data management work instructions and best practices for the JETSII team.
Collaborate with cross-program stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant data flow.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain regular attendance and adjust work schedules to address peak periods and surge requirements.