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Leonardo DRS · 1 month ago

Configuration and Data Manager

Beavercreek, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a global leader in defense and intelligence products. They are seeking a Configuration and Data Manager to manage product data, lead configuration management activities, and provide project leadership in configuration and data management tasks across various departments.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Suzy Turnpaugh

Responsibilities

Manage product data for business unit and serve as project lead for all issues relating to CM/DM

Support the project team in establishment and documentation of CM/DM tasks on projects as they relate to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics

Manage software releases to ensure timely deployments across multiple environments by implementing best practices for version control, branching strategies, and release scheduling

Provide flow-down of CM/DM requirements to sub-contractors

Utilize CM/DM tools and perform the preparation of contract data item submittals for Government and Commercial contracts

Provide project leadership to the engineering support technical staff in the decision processes required for effective Hardware and Software configuration and data management

Establish and implement identification, cause, and corrective action for CM/DM deficiencies

Lead customer interface regarding CM/DM in support of Program Management

Prepare and present all aspects of CM/DM plans and status accounting in customer meetings

Participate in the development of plans and procedures regarding CM/DM

Provide training to subordinate CM/DM staff in the use of tools and techniques to accomplish the tasks

Facilitate documentation packages to support complete and compliant change releases through CM/DM system

Develop and track metrics to provide measurement of configuration management effectiveness

Establish audit schedules

Ability to work independently as the key CM/DM resource on projects ability and perform the required tasks with little supervision

Have an understanding of CM/DM processes, procedures, and techniques as they apply to project management

Ability to review contract SOWs to determine appropriate application of procedures

Complete assigned tasks on time while meeting technical requirements

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Lead formal configuration management activities such as Physical Configuration Audits

Provide a high level of guidance in support of the preparation of Technical Data Packages

Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

Qualification

ConfigurationData ManagementRelease ManagementProduct Data ManagementCM/DM StandardsProduct Lifecycle ManagementProject ManagementGeneral Computer SkillsXML ToolsCAD Data SystemsEmpowerCostpointLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience of 7 years

Configuration and Data Management Certification is a plus. May be required to obtain

Demonstrated experience in release management practices across multiple environments within Hardware and Software Configurations

Relevant experience in the field of CM/DM including experience with project and systems engineering techniques

Fluency in current CM/DM standards and specifications

Highly developed understanding of product data management techniques and procedures as they relate to engineering, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing

Has the ability to provide leadership to the Configuration Control Boards regarding engineering technical data for completeness and correctness

General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment