Data Management Specialist (PL)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain data related to technical baselines, engineering changes, and product documentation for assigned programs.
• Identify and validate DM/CM requirements and deliverables, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Support activities related to data management, engineering data, deficiency reporting, and other OSS&E (Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness) processes.
• Document and record products of systems engineering activities, providing approved configuration information and detailed system characteristics.
• Create, update, review, and recommend changes to Data Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and related program documentation.
• Plan, conduct, and manage activities and data related to configuration verifications and audits, including system verification reviews and technical data package audits.
• Manage the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process, preparing and maintaining relevant documents and supporting the CCB Chair.
• Track and manage data necessary to support CM, DM, QA, requirements analysis, risk management, and OSS&E activities.
• Recommend revisions to and draft new DM/CM procedures to meet evolving program requirements.
• Work with division-level CM/DM leads to standardize organizational processes and tools.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting Air Force or DoW life cycle management of weapon systems or technical products.
• Familiarity with EIA-649-1 CM, DoDI 5000.88, MIL-HDBK-61, AF Data Rights Guidebook, MIL-STD-31000B, and other relevant standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and enterprise data/document management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Systems Engineering qualification or relevant professional certifications (e.g., NDIA CDM, CMPIC, DAU Technical Data Management Credential) are highly desirable.

Clearance And Education Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3–10 years of relevant experience; OR
• 6 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree); OR
• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree).