Configuration Management Engineer IV

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

2d•$142,272 - $175,760•Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Management Engineer IV joins JPL’s Information and Configuration Management Office and tailors and implements institutional Configuration Management (CM) process requirements for assigned JPL missions and institutional programs. The role supports the Pressure Systems & Cryogenic Engineering Services Group and manages configuration, data, tools, databases, and work-in-progress information for the Pressure Systems Program. The position is functionally accountable to the Information and Configuration Management Manager and programmatically to the Pressure Systems & Cryogenic Engineering Services Group Supervisor. The position maintains Pressure Systems collaboration sites and content, reviews system and component status-change documentation, responds to program requests, and conducts data audits. It also recommends and maintains tools and processes, oversees database content and permissions, coordinates IT improvements and upgrades, creates metrics and reports, and links document packages to database records. JPL is located in Pasadena, California, and describes its campus as a collaborative, innovative work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Library and Information Science, or a related field with at least 9 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
Multifaceted experience and advanced knowledge in one or more related fields, including Systems Engineering, Drawing and Model Release Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, 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 managing project data using an enterprise Product Data Management system.
Knowledge of SharePoint 2013, especially SharePoint workflows and site collection administration.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, including Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Pivot Charts, and VLOOKUP.
Experience writing PostgreSQL queries.
Ability to write and run batch files.
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web content management.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Pressure Systems SharePoint site and content, including team-generated certification sheets, drawings, memos, test records, data sheets, and photos.
Review system and component status-change documentation packages and requests for acceptability of upload to the database.
Attend team meetings.
Respond to queries and requests from Pressure Systems Program areas.
Clean up data and perform periodic data audits.
Maintain the Pressure Systems Group Teams site and OneDrive data organization.
Design and recommend tools and processes to improve team efficiency, capability, and integration within the Pressure Systems Program and JPL.
Maintain and improve the Pressure Systems website and its content.
Oversee and manage data within and outside the Pressure Systems database.
Define database improvements and manage upgrades with IT.
Manage sub-administrator permissions.
Create metrics and reports.
Migrate document storage into the database so document packages and database records are linked.
Ensure work-in-progress data is accurate and matches the database.
Integrate work-in-progress management into the PSS Request tool.