Data Configuration Manager

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Data Configuration Manager to support Space Systems Command’s Space Combat Power Group and directly support the Space Combat Power Program Office. Based in El Segundo, California, this role develops and maintains program-level data artifacts and establishes disciplined data-management processes for repositories, file control, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.

The position serves as the program’s data-management focal point, overseeing structured repositories and controls so program documentation and technical data remain organized, current, accessible, traceable, and compliant with program, contractual, security, and records-management requirements. It also manages CDRL workflows from scheduling and submission tracking through review coordination, comment adjudication, acceptance, version history, and repository control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, in program data management, configuration management, or related Department of Defense program support.
• Experience establishing document repositories and implementing disciplined file management, version control, workflow, and process-control practices for program data and contractual deliverables.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and process-management skills, including the ability to manage data repositories, deliverables, dependencies, and workflows.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and rolled into the Continuous Vetting program, if applicable.
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs and to consent to a polygraph examination, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and Programs of Record within the DoW, especially Space Systems Command.
• Experience managing CDRLs, Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), deliverable review workflows, data-call tracking, records management, and configuration or document control processes in a DoD program environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated ability to turn complex program information into concise, polished products for technical teams, Program Managers, and senior leadership.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and how Configuration/Data Management evolves within a digital thread.
• Basic knowledge of configuration-management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the program data-management focal point.
• Establish and maintain structured repositories, folder structures, naming conventions, permissions, version control, and archival practices for program documentation and technical data.
• Develop and enforce data-management controls to keep program files organized, current, accessible, traceable, and compliant with program, contractual, security, and records-management requirements.
• Manage CDRL workflows, including delivery schedules, submission tracking, receipt, review coordination, comment adjudication, acceptance status, version history, and repository control.
• Ensure contractual deliverables are processed on time.

What This Job Offers

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