Configuration and CDRL Data Manager (CM/DM) Senior

• 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

• 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 Clearance

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.