Configuration Management Engineer IV - TS/SCI

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

1d•$142,272 - $175,760•Onsite

About The Position

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL. Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence. We invite you to join the Information and Configuration Management Office to serve as a Configuration Management Engineer IV TS/SCI. Reporting functionally to the Information and Configuration Management Manager and programmatically to the Project Systems Engineer. JPL’s Information and Configuration Management Engineer (ICME) is responsible for tailoring and implementing the institutional Configuration Management (CM) process requirements on assigned JPL missions. You will be a member of the Project Information & Configuration Management group.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Library and Information Science, or related field with a minimum of 9 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
Multifaceted experience and advanced knowledge in one or more related fields of knowledge including Systems Engineering, Drawing and Model Release Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and/or Records Management.
Ability to work effectively in highly dynamic environments.
Ability to coordinate and collaborate efficiently in a diverse team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills.
Experience with management of project data using an enterprise Product Data Management (PDM) system (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter, SAP PLM, or PTC Windchill).
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance based upon Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within a 5-year scope and must be able to be approved for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) accesses.

Responsibilities

Provide Hardware Configuration and Information Management support for JPL Project System Engineers, using software and information management tools and standard methodologies.
Be responsible for the planning and implementation of complex tasks including identifying, collecting, cataloging, releasing, reporting, and controlling documentation; handling changes; coordinating waivers.
Evaluate, test, and configure the project's information and configuration management tools.
Administer information throughout the project's lifecycle, including archiving and project closeout.
Investigate alternate methods/procedures for information and configuration management. Recommend improvements to project personnel and management.
Apply knowledge of standards and practices to integrate partner information and develop processes and procedures.
Serve as the project’s technical point of contact to implement and manage the appropriate level of access control to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), export controlled, proprietary, and sensitive project information.
Plan, document, manage and execute the project change control process. Establish change control through application of distributed change processing authority by providing for project, system, and subsystem Change Control Board (CCB) administration and support including Engineer Change Request (ECR) processing, action item capture/tracking/closure using Jira or similar tool, coordination of impact assessments, and change incorporation verification.
Prepare CM activity/status reports and metrics for project meetings and reviews.
Ensure projects follow institutional information and configuration management policies, processes, and procedures (e.g. JPL Information Access, Records Management, and Marking and Handling requirements; JPL Flight Project Practices, JPL Design Principles; AS9100, NPR 7120.5, CUI, International Traffic in Arms Regulations [ITAR], and Export Administration Regulations [EAR]).