Program Task Support (Configuration/Data Management) #TS999

CRL Technologies Inc•Lexington Park, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role functions as a Configuration/Data Manager (CM/DM) for an advanced research and development (R&D) program, supporting the tasking and priorities of the Program Management Office (PMO). The position focuses on CM Process & Strategy, Change Request (CR) Lifecycle Management, Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) & Program Review Board (PRB), and Data Management & Baseline Control. The candidate will be responsible for executing the PMO CM process, managing CR lifecycles, facilitating review boards, maintaining the technical baseline, and managing contract data requirements and intellectual property rights. This is an on-site position in Patuxent River, MD, with no telework option.

Requirements

A Final DoD Top-Secret Clearance.
High School Diploma or GED.
At least ten (10) years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Project & Open Plan, including task creation, dependency management, and critical path analysis.
Direct experience implementing and managing configuration management processes in accordance with NAVAIRINST 4130.1.
Strong working knowledge of NAVAIR-specific CM terminology, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processing, and baseline control expectations.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with Adobe Acrobat and share point style file sharing systems.
Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo Parametric, Siemens NX, to open, inspect, update and evaluate 3D models and 2D flat drawings).
Experience with Atlassian Jira/Confluence.
Demonstrated outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Organized and detail oriented.
Experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.
Special Access Program experience is a plus.
Experience with Advanced MS Excel and Power BI/ Tableau for data visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

Executing the PMO CM process and assisting in drafting/updating the overarching CM Plan.
Establishing and refining processes for CR; reviewing & dispositioning utilizing Enterprise Content Management (ECM) workflows; defining, tracking, and delivering monthly CM reporting metrics.
Managing initial CR requests as they enter the workflow; processing, tracking and actively managing CRs, Configuration Change Requests (CCRs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) through their entire review and approval lifecycle and resolution.
Driving the approval process and actively managing/pushing PMA comments back to CR originators for resolution.
Developing and polishing briefing slides and executive dashboards; facilitating and presenting at the Boards, which includes coordinating agendas, tabulating questions, tracking CCB action items, and recording official decisions.
Maintaining and controlling the official technical baseline; ensuring that approved DGDs, IGDs, IIPs, and ICDs are properly version-controlled and archived.
Ensuring compliance of all contractor-delivered drawings, equipment, and system documentation with the PMA CM/DM plan.
Tracking and logging all approved CRs to ensure they are systematically handed off to the engineering team for product updates.
Responsible for the formal intake, routing and archiving of all Contract Data Requirements (CDRLs), managing the official workflow for acceptance.
Responsible for intellectual property and data rights management to ensure the vendor is placing the correct legends/markings per the contract.
Work closely with partner CM team to ensure routing process includes stakeholders where necessary.