Data Management Specialist (PL)

Canvas Inc.•Eglin AFB, FL

About The Position

The Data Management Specialist manages and maintains data related to technical baselines, engineering changes, and product documentation for assigned programs. The role identifies and validates data management and configuration management requirements and deliverables, supports engineering data and OSS&E processes, and documents systems engineering products with approved configuration information and detailed system characteristics. The specialist develops and updates program plans and documentation, manages configuration verifications and audits, and supports the Configuration Control Board process. The role also tracks data used for configuration management, data management, quality assurance, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities. The specialist recommends and drafts procedures and works with division-level CM/DM leads to standardize organizational processes and tools.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3–10 years of relevant experience; or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree; or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience supporting Air Force or DoW life cycle management of weapon systems or technical products.
Familiarity with EIA-649-1 CM, DoDI 5000.88, MIL-HDBK-61, AF Data Rights Guidebook, MIL-STD-31000B, and other relevant standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and enterprise data/document management systems.
Systems Engineering qualification or relevant professional certifications, such as NDIA CDM, CMPIC, or DAU Technical Data Management Credential.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain data related to technical baselines, engineering changes, and product documentation for assigned programs.
Identify and validate DM/CM requirements and deliverables, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Support data management, engineering data, deficiency reporting, and other OSS&E processes.
Document and record systems engineering products, providing approved configuration information and detailed system characteristics.
Create, update, review, and recommend changes to Data Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and related program documentation.
Plan, conduct, and manage activities and data related to configuration verifications and audits, including system verification reviews and technical data package audits.
Manage the Configuration Control Board process, prepare and maintain relevant documents, and support the CCB Chair.
Track and manage data necessary to support CM, DM, QA, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities.
Recommend revisions to and draft new DM/CM procedures to meet evolving program requirements.
Work with division-level CM/DM leads to standardize organizational processes and tools.