Configuration/Data Manager, Senior

Diaconia LLC•Bath Township, OH

14h•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This position is posted for future opportunities and is not an active opening at this time. The Configuration/Data Manager supports configuration and data management for programs and weapons systems. The role reviews program-specific hardware and software specifications for format, content, and compliance; processes and tracks nomenclature and Computer Program Identification Number requests; and supports configuration control, change proposal review, configuration status accounting, data management, deficiency reporting, and engineering data management activities. The position assists with change control boards and business management boards, plans and supports Functional and Physical Configuration Audits, reviews OEM configuration status accounting proposals and reports, and maintains databases and records for baseline documentation and fielded systems. It also supports data requirements development and review, including tailoring and preparing Data Item Descriptions, preparing and maintaining CDRLs, organizing data calls, monitoring technical data delivery and approval, and maintaining related records in GRITS. The role supports deficiency reporting through the Joint Deficiency Reporting System or a similar system, including processing and tracking deficiency reports, maintaining files and databases, and supporting Material Improvement Project review meetings. It also provides engineering data management support, research, analyses, studies, documentation, and briefing support to mission partners. The employee applies configuration management and deficiency reporting principles to help maintain consistency between a product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes and its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life.

Requirements

Active Secret DoD clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level; no exceptions.
U.S. citizenship is required for work with a U.S. Government entity.
One of the following education and experience combinations: MA/MS degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including 5 years in the DoD; BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the respective discipline, including 5 years in the DoD; or HSD/GED and 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, including 5 years in the DoD.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external project or program personnel.
Expert-level knowledge, experience, and recognized ability in the technical/professional field.

Responsibilities

Review program-specific system, development, and product specifications for hardware and software for proper format, content, and compliance with program requirements and applicable standards.
Process nomenclature and Computer Program Identification Number requests and track them through the appropriate government agencies.
Support configuration control by receiving, disseminating, processing, tracking, and dispositioning configuration change and deficiency documentation, including ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, RFDs/RFWs, DRs, airworthiness directive notes, and service introductions.
Review change proposals for thoroughness, configuration and data management impacts, and compliance with Government requirements; recommend actions for Government review and disposition.
Assist in preparing for and conducting Configuration Control Board and business management board meetings; maintain change proposal files and provide historical information.
Prepare and submit product data and perform other configuration management activities, including supporting CCB Charter development and CCB administration.
Plan and implement Functional Configuration Audits and Physical Configuration Audits and confirm the adequacy of supporting data.
Review and evaluate OEM proposals and reports on configuration status accounting for assigned systems and subsystems and compliance with Government technical data requirements.
Maintain configuration status accounting databases and records for baseline documentation and fielded systems and equipment.
Assist data users and requesters with selecting and tailoring Data Item Descriptions; preparing one-time and standard DIDs; and completing data management forms such as CDRLs and AF Form 585.
Organize and issue data calls for weapons systems and subsystems, including drafting data call letters for Government review and release.
Apply understanding of distribution statements and FAR/DFARS data rights clauses; evaluate change proposal impacts to data; and monitor contract technical data delivery and approval, including reports, follow-up, and GRITS record maintenance.
Assist with data reviews by integrating Program Office/IPT inputs into draft CDRLs, preparing review documentation, participating in reviews, drafting data, reviewing minutes, and tracking action items.
Prepare and maintain CDRLs for weapon system contractor RFPs, contracts, and contract modifications.
Support deficiency reporting operations in JDRS or a similar system, including receiving, processing, and tracking DRs; maintaining DR/MIP files and databases; providing exhibit disposition instructions; and assisting with MIP Review Board meetings.
Provide engineering data management support, including preparing or updating engineering data management plans, maintaining engineering data activity files, and supporting engineering data guidance conferences and engineering drawing IPRs.
Provide configuration/data management research, analyses, studies, documentation, briefing development, and briefing delivery support for mission partner activities.
Apply configuration management and deficiency reporting fundamentals to help maintain consistency between product attributes and requirements, design, and operational information throughout the product life cycle.