Configuration/Data Manager

Abacus Technology • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Configuration and Data Manager to support CDRLs, baselines, and assets/licenses for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Lackland AFB. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 12+ years experience in configuration and data management including at least 5 years in a DoD environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Experience managing configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits to enable Government ownership of the program technical baseline.
• Able to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment.
• Experience with IT CM in the DoD environment.
• Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.
• Experience performing the technical/administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
• Experience producing release notes and CM reports.
• In-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation.
• Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.
• Experience developing briefings for management.
• Must understand all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Able to enter and manipulate data in a database.
• Must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI).
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Provide configuration and CDRL data manager (CM/DM), quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services in accordance with the program’s Configuration Management (CM) Plan, Air Force SEAM CM processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices.
• Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts.
• Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.
• Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and record approved changes and results.
• Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.
• Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes.
• Support Engineering Assessments.
• Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits.
• Report the Development/Sustainment’s data delivery status.
• Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews.
• Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements.
• Support the establishment of workflows.
• Track data item deliverables and responses.
• Develop and administer CM plans.
• Maintain design traceability and integrity.
• Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems.
• Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits.
• Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports.
• Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance.
• Provide Quality Assurance checks on system baselines.
• Manage and control product baselines.
• Recommend and document comprehensive CM plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems.
• Audit and review IT system configurations.
• Create and maintain revisions to the CDRL packages.
• Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements.
• Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables.
• Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation.
• Adequately identify data requirements in the Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, and/or PWS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level