Configuration and Data Manager

Job Description

Description

This family is responsible for product design changes and the effects of the overall system. Assist in documenting and tracking all aspects of system development and modifications. Ensures configuration identification by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations. Prepares deviations and waivers for government approval when specifications cannot be met. Reviews all issued document change requests, document change notices and associated drawings for accuracy, completeness and proper signatures. May structure and maintain databases. Submits engineering changes to customers for review and approval; maintains records and submit reports regarding status. Prepares configuration verification audit record sheets for all programs. 

Specific Duties: Individual selected will perform configuration and data management activities to include (not complete list):

• Tracking, coordinating with technical subject matter experts, and creating engineering baseline change requests (Request For Change (RFC)) that will be submitted to the enterprise or prime contractors.
• Track, review and coordinate Request for Change Proposals (RFP) received from the the prime contractors. 
• Tracking of RFC and RFPs through the creation to approval process; providing weekly updates to the program office leadership or as required
• Identifying points of contact that will be responsible for the technical content
• Coordinating with the points of contact in the creation of the required documentation that goes with the RFC or RFP
• Facilitating/coordinating the review and approval as required by established processes
• Support the writing of the technical evaluation documentation based on inputs from the technical subject matter experts and coordinate the final product with the appropriate government personnel
• Support the Contracting Officer Technical Representatives, Contracting Officer and Technical Lead as required to perform the baseline change management actions listed above.
• Prepares, tracks, and facilitates reviews of deviations and waivers for government approval when specifications cannot be met.
• Maintain baseline documentation, as required, by capturing approved changes to the baseline in the impacted baseline documentation once approved by the government
• Track Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) documents delivered by the prime contractor. Facilitate the review and approval per the Data Item Description (DID) within the program office
• Create and maintain configuration and data management tools as needed

SCOPE: N/A LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: N/A

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITY: Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives. Provides guidance to customer and team members to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules. Establishes and recommends changes to policies, which affect subordinate organization(s).

PROBLEM COMPLEXITY: Develops technical solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

FREEDOM TO ACT: Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

IMPACT: Guides the successful completion of major programs. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.

LIASON: Represents organization as a principle technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Qualifications

Required Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience:

·         Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience. Previous experience developing a variety of acquisition strategies.Basic understanding of satellite systems and architectures

·         Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills

·         Experience in NRO, IC, and DoD acquisition and program management processes

·         Experience in the development of Statement of Works (SOWs) and in the ability to perform technical evaluations on SOW’s and BOE’s

·         Ability to travel domestically

Desired Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience: · Advanced Engineering degree (MS or PhD) · Previous experience in the program office · Insight into mission utility of program office systems and interfaces to external components

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.