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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Configuration/Data Manager - **Company:** Odyssey Systems Consulting Group - **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Configuration Management, Databases, Software Configuration Management, Windchill, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Data Management, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=01778cc46d2862cd ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a related field; OR, 5 years of directly related experience Technical Skills * Ability to use CM/DM tools (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, CMPro) to track specifications, baselines, SCNs, ECPs, CCPs, and change status. * Skilled in preparing technical documents, reviewing system/product specifications for proper format, compliance, and export control markings. * Experience supporting formal technical reviews and configuration audits, maintaining discrepancy logs, action items, and status records. * Ability to generate, maintain, and analyze tracking systems for specification updates, change proposals, discrepancies, and implementation status. Interpersonal Skills * Able to convey complex technical and non-technical information in briefings, minutes, audit reports, and stakeholder coordination. * Works effectively with engineering teams, logistics, program management, contractors, and Government personnel during CCBs, audits, and reviews. * Maintains precision in configuration documentation, audit tracking, status accounting, and specification management. * Handles evolving requirements, identifies discrepancies, and supports resolution of configuration issues across hardware/software domains. ## Description Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Configuration Data Manager, supporting the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program. This is an ACAT IC program designed to replace the aging fleet of Air Combat Command (ACC) HC-130P/N aircraft and Air Force (AF) Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130E/H/P. This position is located onsite at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Responsibilities: Duties include, but not limited to: * Independently perform configuration and data management tasks in alignment with the Performance Work Statement. * Prepare and deliver finished products (spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms, papers) in technical and non-technical formats, both classified and unclassified, as requested. * Provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support for configuration and data management activities, including the full range of CM and DM actions. * Assist in configuration management for hardware and software, including: * + Reviewing program-unique specifications (system, development, product) for proper format, content, compliance, and export control markings. * Generate and maintain tracking systems for: * + Specification updates, SCN comments, discrepancies, corrective actions, change requirements, implementations, and overall specification status. * Support change proposal activities: * + Distribute, log, create, and maintain files of Government-approved change proposals. + Maintain change processing tracking systems for status and reporting from inception through supplemental agreement. * Perform duties of the CCB Secretariat: * + Prepare and facilitate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). + Develop reports and charts for CCB activities. * Participate in formal technical reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR) and manufacturing/production readiness reviews. * Provide advisory assistance and documentation support for FCA, PCA, and compliance audits: * + Plan audits, review hardware/software configuration items, track discrepancies, and maintain action items and minutes. * Support status accounting functions: * + Review prime contractor's status accounting system for accuracy. + Maintain records and databases for specifications, parts lists, version descriptions, SCNs, and change control documents (ECPs, CCPs, variances). * Provide contract data management support: * + Assist with Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), CDRLs, AF Form 585, and data call letters. + Collect backup information and support official data release upon Government approval. * Conduct data reviews: * + Coordinate inputs, prepare draft documentation, participate as advisor, draft minutes, and track action items through closure. ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Dev Digest 212: WebMCP or MCP, What is DevRel, AI's 10% Productivity Boost, and a 49MB Web Page…](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/717-dev-digest-212-webmcp-or-mcp-what-is-devrel-ai-s-10-productivity-boost-and-a-49mb-web-page) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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