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# Junior Configuration Data Manager

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruiting.ultipro.com/APP1013ARSS/JobBoard/d7bd66ed-d867-48a4-879e-5b0f95b51ad5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=2cab79a8-14d7-4dc6-8a5c-4badf1cf5f14

## About the Role

* Must have an active Secret Clearance
 * Must be a US Citizen
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Minimum of 2 years of experience in configuration management, data management, or a related field.
 * Experience with CDRL requirements, deficiency reporting, and managing technical data.
 * Knowledge of FAR/DFARS data rights clauses and understanding of distribution statements.
 * Proven ability to interact with government and industry teams and resolve complex configuration management issues.
 * Experience with configuration management tools and databases, including MEARS and JDRS is a plus
 * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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.

## Description

* Apply configuration management principles to ensure consistency between product performance, functional, and physical attributes and their requirements, design, and operational information.
 * Analyze impacts of configuration management change processes on lifecycle sustainment.
 * Assist in the development, management, and compliance of CDRL requirements.
 * Review, develop, and update configuration/data management program documentation.
 * Support configuration control, including receipt, dissemination, processing, tracking, and final disposition of ACSNs, ECPs, CCPs, and RFD/RFWs.
 * Participate in preparation and execution of CCB and business management boards or equivalent.
 * Maintain and track change proposal files, ensuring historical data is available.
 * Assist in maintaining configuration status accounting databases and records reflecting the status of baseline documentation and fielded systems.
 * Support data management activities, including selection and tailoring of DIDs and preparation of data management forms.
 * Assist in organizing and issuing data calls, including drafting data call letters and understanding distribution statements and FAR/DFARS data rights clauses.
 * Review and evaluate OEM proposals for configuration status accounting and compliance with technical data requirements.
 * Other duties as assigned


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