Configuration and Data Manager

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Configuration and Data Manager to support CDRLs, baselines, and assets/licenses for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Lackland AFB.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide configuration and CDRL data manager (CM/DM), quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services in accordance with the program’s Configuration Management (CM) Plan, Air Force SEAM CM processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices. 
• Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts.
• Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.
• Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and record approved changes and results.
• Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes.
• Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes.
• Support Engineering Assessments.
• Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits.
• Report the Development/Sustainment’s data delivery status.
• Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews.
• Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements.
• Support the establishment of workflows.
• Track data item deliverables and responses.
• Develop and administer CM plans.
• Maintain design traceability and integrity.
• Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems.
• Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits.
• Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports.
• Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance.
• Provide Quality Assurance checks on system baselines.
• Manage and control product baselines.
• Recommend and document comprehensive CM plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems.
• Audit and review IT system configurations.
• Create and maintain revisions to the CDRL packages.
• Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements.
• Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables.
• Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation.
• Adequately identify data requirements in the Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, and/or PWS.

Qualifications

12+ years experience in configuration and data management including at least 5 years in a DoD environment.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.  Experience managing configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits to enable Government ownership of the program technical baseline.  Able to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment.  Experience with IT CM in the DoD environment.  Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits.  Experience performing the technical/administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.  Experience producing release notes and CM reports.  In-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation.  Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments.  Experience developing briefings for management.  Must understand all phases of the software development life cycle.  Able to enter and manipulate data in a database.  Must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.  Able to work independently and with a team.  Experience with MS Office.  Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled