Applied Research Solutions · 2 days ago
Configuration and CDRL Data Manager (CM/DM) Junior
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelApplied Research Solutions is looking for a full-time Configuration & Data Manager (CM/DM) to support the USAF. The role involves managing configuration and data requirements, ensuring compliance, and supporting various audits and reviews in an integrated product team environment.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts
Archive acquisition documentation
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 (CCBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), 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
Review the CCB membership list for currency and completeness
Support Engineering Assessments
Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs)
Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items
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
Process Government and development/sustainment Contractor correspondence
Support the establishment of workflows
Track data item deliverables and responses
Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation
Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment
Develop and administer configuration management plans
Maintain design traceability and integrity
Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, data analysis, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status
Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment
Support review boards via meeting attendance and capture meeting minutes including the Configuration Control Board
Track Change Requests (CRs) and Discrepancy Reports (DRs)/Problem Reports (PRs)
Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance
Provide QA checks on system baselines
Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users
Maintain the CM library and software repository
Manage and control product baselines
Recommend and document comprehensive configuration management plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems
Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems
Perform studies and monitoring effectiveness of configuration management plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution
Audit and review IT system configurations
Control the configuration of IT systems
Identify and maintain all baselines
Oversee the Configuration Management USAP Self Inspection Checklists, input results in MICT
Create and maintain revisions to the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) packages
Prepare and issue Data Calls
Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards (DRRBs) and record approved requirements
Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables
Maintain distribution lists of points of contact (POCs) of CDRL data deliverable for program’s method of transmittal (i.e., a common mailbox, Integrated Digital Environment [IDE], CD-ROM, etc.)
Ensure integrity of CDRL justification forms
Monitor Contractor compliance of CDRL data deliverables
Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation
Adequately identify data requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and/or Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Ensure compliance with DoDI 5230.24, DODD 5230.25, DoD 5010.12-M. DoD 5000.02-R, DFARS 252.227-7013, DFARS 252.227-7014, and ASSIST database
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
IT Configuration Management experience within the Department of Defense environment
Experience performing HW and SW 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
An 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
Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle
Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and with a team
Experience in MS Office Suite software required
Active TS/SCI
Benefits
Industry competitive benefits package
Awards and recognition program
Company
Applied Research Solutions
ARS is a growing small business company that serving the department of defense and intelligence community.
Founded in 2012
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Wittlinger
Executive Partner
Jennifer Landis, MBA
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