Configuration & Data Management Analyst

Barrios Technology HQ • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance. We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. B ring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Currently there is an exciting opportunity for a Configuration and Data Management Analyst to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company. Responsibilities This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. The Configuration & Data Management Specialist will: Support NASA Programs by ensuring Configuration Management (CM) functions, processes, and procedures are implemented and are consistently followed Coordinate Changes (Change Requests (CR), Deviations and Waivers, etc.) across contracts, teams, and organizations to facilitate the movement of baseline through applicable boards and panels, ensuring accurate and reliable data is captured from change initiation through implementation and closure Perform Board Secretarial functions at Program Boards and meetings including developing and publishing meeting minutes, documenting decisions and formal actions Perform Configuration Management Receipt Desk (CMRD) coordination to receive, track, and distribute Program Change Requests for appropriate and timely processing and release of Program data Conduct Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) tasks to provide configuration verification, discrepancy tracking, and audit support Ensure proper generation, transmittal, receipt, distribution, storage and records retention of data and documentation including contract deliverables per established data standards Understand restricted data requirements to ensure proprietary and sensitive data are marked and appropriately controlled Actively participate in process improvement initiatives and all other assigned duties Qualifications This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience or ten (ten) years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree OR Bachelors' degree from an accredited college or university, plus ten (10) years of experience or fifteen (15) years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in minutes taking and be able to communicate clearly and concisely to Management
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
• Be able to prioritize multiple tasks while coordinating with internal and external network of impacted organizations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook) and SharePoint
• Must be customer focused and able to articulate and patiently instruct others (peers, managers, teammates and customers) in relevant CM processes
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working individually and actively participating on integrated teams
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
• Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working one of the areas of Change Management and Configuration Identification, Configuration Status Accounting, verification or audits, data management or document control and management
• Experience in using CM tools to integrate best practices
• Knowledge of EIA-649, National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Configuration and Data Management (CDM) certification
• Configuration Management Process Improvement Center (CMPIC) Certification

Responsibilities

• Support NASA Programs by ensuring Configuration Management (CM) functions, processes, and procedures are implemented and are consistently followed
• Coordinate Changes (Change Requests (CR), Deviations and Waivers, etc.) across contracts, teams, and organizations to facilitate the movement of baseline through applicable boards and panels, ensuring accurate and reliable data is captured from change initiation through implementation and closure
• Perform Board Secretarial functions at Program Boards and meetings including developing and publishing meeting minutes, documenting decisions and formal actions
• Perform Configuration Management Receipt Desk (CMRD) coordination to receive, track, and distribute Program Change Requests for appropriate and timely processing and release of Program data
• Conduct Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) tasks to provide configuration verification, discrepancy tracking, and audit support
• Ensure proper generation, transmittal, receipt, distribution, storage and records retention of data and documentation including contract deliverables per established data standards
• Understand restricted data requirements to ensure proprietary and sensitive data are marked and appropriately controlled
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives and all other assigned duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees