Configuration Data Management Analyst

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. You will support Configuration and Data Management (CDM) activities across assigned products and programs, ensuring configuration integrity, data accuracy, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle. This is a growth role - you will be supported with structured training and mentorship as you develop into a fully qualified CDM professional. You will work alongside experienced CDM team members, building expertise in configuration management standards, tools, and processes while contributing meaningfully from day one. The day-to-day Support configuration and data management activities for assigned products and programs in accordance with established team processes and standards Learn and apply configuration control principles including versioning, baselines, data integrity, and traceability across the product lifecycle Use Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and data management tools to maintain configuration structures, releases, and supporting documentation Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and resolve configuration or data-related questions and issues Contribute to documentation, reports, metrics, and stakeholder communications related to configuration status Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders on open items, risks, and configuration status Identify and escalate complex issues or gaps to senior CDM team members as appropriate Grow into independent ownership of day-to-day CDM support for assigned products or programs with guidance from senior personnel

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance
Experience working in a regulated, process-driven, or compliance-oriented environment (any industry)
Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, processes, and standards with minimal guidance
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PLM systems or data management tools
Exposure to configuration management concepts or standards (e.g., EIA-649)
Background in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering
Background in Supply Chain or Procurement (defense or aerospace)
Background in Systems Engineering
Background in Manufacturing or Production Engineering
Background in Document Control or Records Management
Background in Software Configuration Management
Background in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or Technical Writing
Background in Program or Project Management in a defense or regulated environment

Responsibilities

Support configuration and data management activities for assigned products and programs in accordance with established team processes and standards
Learn and apply configuration control principles including versioning, baselines, data integrity, and traceability across the product lifecycle
Use Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and data management tools to maintain configuration structures, releases, and supporting documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and resolve configuration or data-related questions and issues
Contribute to documentation, reports, metrics, and stakeholder communications related to configuration status
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders on open items, risks, and configuration status
Identify and escalate complex issues or gaps to senior CDM team members as appropriate
Grow into independent ownership of day-to-day CDM support for assigned products or programs with guidance from senior personnel

Benefits

range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

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