Data Manager

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$59,023 - $100,339•Remote

About The Position

The Data Manager is a non-technical role that supports the project team in planning, preparing, organizing, controlling, and submitting contractually required data, while managing the release and control of program-related documentation. The work follows Data Management policies and procedures and is important to program performance throughout its lifecycle. The position involves independent and collaborative work and can be performed 100% remotely, but the selected individual must be local to the Cedar Rapids area because classified work may occasionally be required. Relocation assistance is not available. The position requires U.S. citizenship pursuant to a government contract. The Data Manager oversees required data from preparation through review, approval, publication, and submission or receipt, ensuring it is accurate, timely, within budget, and compliant with customer requirements. The role includes maintaining configuration and data controls, coordinating document and software releases and changes, working with stakeholders and customers on review and secure delivery, and preparing program reports and briefings as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Working knowledge of Configuration Management/Data Management industry standards.
U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to a government contract.
Must be local to the Cedar Rapids area due to occasional classified work requirements.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of related work experience.
Knowledge of Product Life Management systems and CDRLs/SDRLs.
Strong communication skills and experience working with colleagues in various roles and departments.
Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned required data is compiled, prepared, reviewed, approved, published, and submitted to or received from the customer in quality form, on time, and within budget.
Contribute to configuration/data management plans that define an integrated system for analyzing, planning, monitoring, storing, retrieving, reporting the status of, receiving, and submitting program data.
Implement processes and procedures for generating data items and monitor adherence and quality against CDRLs and DIDs.
Establish, maintain, and control project-level master files for data in accordance with the Configuration/Data Management Plan.
Review deliverable data for conformance to customer requirements and coordinate reviews with the preparing function.
Analyze contractual data requirements and establish or provide direction to preparing groups.
Set program milestone targets for each data element and develop methods and procedures for reporting progress against milestones.
Maintain knowledge of Data Item Descriptions (DID), applicable MIL-STD, and Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).
Prepare reports and briefings for program management as required.
Process, track, and manage engineering releases and documentation and software changes according to project schedules, resolving resource issues related to document change orders.
Work with stakeholders to ensure timely review and validation of releases.
Distribute software media to internal and external customers.
Work with external customers to ensure data is accurately and securely delivered.
Maintain strict configuration control of engineering artifacts within enterprise control.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Health savings accounts.
401(k) savings plan.
Disability coverage.
Life and accident insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Legal plan.
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.