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# Hardware Configuration Management and Data Management Specialist

- **Company:** Decision Technologies Inc
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Configuration Management, Package Management Systems, Technical Data Management Systems, Windchill, Bug Reporting, Data Management
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9066951/hardware-configuration-management-and-data-management-specialist

## About the Role

* Configuration & data management experience with proven success in a technical environment.
 * 5+ years supporting SSDS, Navy systems, or shipboard systems .
 * Cross-site coordination and the ability to manage complex documentation workflows.
 * Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to meet all base access requirements.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

 * Experience with Windchill for IWS electronic PLM tasking.
 * Familiarity with Navy Data Environment (NDE) ILS modules.
 * Experience supporting NSWCDD DNA activities.

## Description

Decision Technologies is seeking an experienced Hardware CM/DM Specialist to support Naval Combat Systems across large-deck amphibious ships and aircraft carriers. This role is based at Dam Neck Base in Virginia Beach, VA, and focuses on maintaining rigorous configuration and data management standards within a Navy systems environment., * Technical Data Package management - Develop, update, and maintain engineering, technical, and configuration documentation, including change-control artifacts.

 * Drawing control - Track, monitor, and manage drawings checked in/out of TDPs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
 * Traceability oversight - Maintain complete traceability for all government-approved drawings.
 * CM product development - Create and maintain SOPs, drawing/SCD status reports, and tracking spreadsheets.
 * Configuration audits - Develop and manage configuration audit plans.
 * SSDS documentation support - Support the creation, tracking, and processing of SIDs, SCDs, ECPs, and Problem Reports related to SSDS.


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