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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Management Specialist - **Company:** Astronics Corporation - **Location:** Waukegan, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Customer Data Management, Document Management Systems, Document Retrieval, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Technical Data Management Systems, Data Strategy, Data Management - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F49B33C01AEF4E769AE783103C9C7086/job/ ## About the Role To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required., * Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Program Management, Information Management, Technical Communications, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. * 3+ years in data management, document control, configuration management, project coordination, or program support. * Experience supporting customer deliverables in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, government contracting, or other regulated industries preferred. * Experience managing technical documentation and customer submission requirements. Preferred: * Aerospace, defense, FAA, DoD, or government contract experience * Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system requirements * Experience with PLM, ERP, or configuration management systems * Experience developing Power BI dashboards and KPI reporting * Knowledge of customer data item descriptions (DIDs), contract deliverables, and regulatory submission requirements., To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: * Analytical Skills - Ability to identify trends, risks, and execution challenges * Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. * Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information. * Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. * Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Maintains Confidentiality. * Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals. * Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. * Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. * Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. * Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. * Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. ## Description The Data Management Specialist is responsible for owning and improving how we manage technical data and controlled documents for our Communications, Navigation, Connectivity, and In-Flight Entertainment systems onboard commercial aircraft. This position sits at the center of Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Compliance -making sure the right data gets to the right people, in the right format, at the right time. The Data Management Specialist also serves as the PMO Information Architect responsible for organizing, governing, and continuously improving the department's digital workspace and knowledge management ecosystem., The essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties as may be required from time-to-time. Data Management & Governance * Develop and refine data management strategies, policies, and procedures that meet program, customer, and regulatory requirements. * Own the intake, processing, and fulfillment of data requests from internal teams and external customers. * Manage the full lifecycle of data submittals (prep, review, approval, delivery) for customers and government agencies. * Maintain and audit data repositories to ensure accuracy, integrity, and secure access. * Proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies before they impact schedules or deliverables. Document Control * Administer document control systems and workflows supporting program execution and compliance. * Confirm that all documents have correct revision levels, signatures, and supporting data before transmitting to auditors, customers, and any other 3rd parties. * Support teams in using document standards, templates, and best practices. * Respond to document retrieval requests from auditors, customers, and program teams. Data Submissions & Compliance * Serve as the primary point of contact for customer/supplier notifications (NOCs, SCNs, offerability documentation, PMA, etc.). * Build and maintain dashboards and tracking logs to give program teams real-time visibility of submission status. * Coordinate with Tech Pubs, Engineering, Compliance/Quality, and Program Management to ensure submittals meet schedule, format, and regulatory requirements. * Flag at-risk deliverables early and drive resolution with program leadership. Information Architecture & Knowledge Management * Design, implement, and maintain the information architecture across Sharepoint, Microsoft Teams, network drives, and other collaboration platforms to ensure the information is intuitive, organized, and easily accessible. * Eliminate redundant files, duplicate dashboards, obsolete documents, and disconnected repositories to create a single source of truth for program and operational information. * Perform periodic audit of digital repositories to identify outdated, duplicate, or conflicting information and coordinate cleanup activities with content owners. * Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Sharepoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, and other digital collaboration tools to improve organizational effectiveness. 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