Configuration & CDRL Data Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

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.

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.