Configuration & CDRL Data Manager
About The Position
As a Configuration & CDRL Data Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of mission-critical defense systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Working alongside engineering, logistics, and program management teams, you'll ensure configuration baselines, technical data, and documentation remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active Secret Security Clearance Required
- Bachelors degree
- 3+ years working within a DoD SETTING
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Configuration Management (CM) for program documentation, technical data, and acquisition artifacts throughout the program lifecycle.
- Maintain configuration baselines by tracking 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 to ensure 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 to support effective configuration control.
- Support engineering assessments, technical reviews, and program milestone activities.
- Prepare for and support Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), ensuring all 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 while ensuring compliance with Contract Data Requirements Lists (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.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- industry competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
