Configuration & CDRL Data Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

About The Position

The Configuration & CDRL Data Manager maintains the integrity of mission-critical defense systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The role works with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to keep configuration baselines, technical data, and documentation accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. The position manages configuration and acquisition data, supports configuration and technical review boards, assesses proposed engineering changes, and prepares for configuration audits. It also monitors contractor technical data deliveries and performance against Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), reports program status to government leadership, and supports other Configuration Management and Data Management initiatives.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Active Secret Security Clearance required.
Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of configuration and data management experience.
3+ years working within a DoD setting.
Configuration Management experience within the DoD environment.
Experience producing release notes and Configuration Management reports.
Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the CCB, and change control documentation.
Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
Ability to develop briefings for management.
Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database, such as Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, or SharePoint.
Knowledge of configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.
Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards and change management.
Experience supporting Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCA/FCA).
Experience with documentation and data deliverable management.
Microsoft Access and SharePoint administration or support experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Configuration Management for program documentation, technical data, and acquisition artifacts throughout the program lifecycle.
Maintain configuration baselines through configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and document management activities.
Archive and organize acquisition and engineering documentation in accordance with DoD and program requirements.
Review contractor Configuration Management processes and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and Technical Review Boards (TRBs), documenting decisions, approved engineering changes, and action items.
Collaborate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and assess impacts to cost, schedule, technical performance, and sustainment.
Review proposed configuration changes to ensure operational capability, system performance, and lifecycle support requirements remain intact.
Maintain CCB membership, governance documentation, and board records.
Support engineering assessments, technical reviews, and program milestone activities.
Prepare for and support Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready.
Capture, track, and report audit findings, meeting minutes, action items, and corrective actions through closure.
Monitor contractor technical data deliveries and report program status to government leadership.
Support pre-award and post-award data reviews and ensure compliance with CDRLs and contractual data deliverables.
Review contractor performance against CDRL requirements and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Contribute to additional Configuration Management and Data Management initiatives supporting mission success.
Perform other duties as assigned.