Configuration Manager

General Description: The Configuration Manager will work with Engineers, Technicians, Document Control, Configuration Management, and other support staff to maintain a baseline configuration for documentation, review and convert documentation and process steps into properly formatted documents, maintain document templates, maintain storage systems for files, drawings, Inspection Test Records, Non-Conformance reports and Operating/Maintenance Procedures. The Configuration Manager will supervise the Document Control Specialists, Configuration Management Specialists, and report to the MARS Chief Engineer. Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supports MARS operations by reviewing, maintaining, and verifying that policies and procedures are up to date and in-line with operational and administrative activities at MARS

• Organizes MARS Document Control and Configuration Management archiving systems

• Labels, sorts and categorizes documents for ease of use

• Retrieves documents upon request

• Adheres to regulatory requirements

• Trains employees on efficient documentation usage

• Ensures documentation integrity

• Controls access to documents

• Performs configuration management and configuration control of documents

• Assists in the development of, and adherance to, configuration management workflows

• Removes documents that are obsolete

• Utilizes storage software and applications for electronic filing

• Performs transcription and conversion work

• Proofreads documents upon request

• Assists with both internal and external audits

• Manages Document Control and Configuration Management to ensure consistency of documentation practices across the company

• Adheres to record retention guidance and performs record retention duties

• Ensures proper configuration control by managing the state of documents, tracking change requests to documents, and following change control processes

• Manages and provides guidance to Document Control Specialists and Configuration Management Specialists

• Develops and maintains a schedule for Document Control Specialists and Configuration Management Specialists, in order to provide consistent field support for printing and scanning field documentation

• Develops guidance documentation or Standard Operating Procedures for Document Control and Configuration Management to follow to adhere to company policies

• Develops training programs for Document Control Specialists and Configuration Management Specialists and ensures team members are cross trained to reduce interruptions in field support

• Updates and maintains templates in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Other duties as assigned, including any duties typically performed by a Document Control Specialist or Configuration Management Specialist as needed

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, College: Bachelor's Degree Major: Business or Administrative-related Job-Related Experience: In lieu of formal education, a minimum of ten (10) years of direct, practical work experience with Microsoft Office Programs, document development, review and data management. Certifications: N/A Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of document control-related processes, configuration management processes, and regulations, AS9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations, ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs
• SharePoint experience preferred

Abilities:

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

Physical Demands: *Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Position may travel between VCSFA sites. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting. Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.