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# Configuration and CDRL Data Manager (CM/DM) Senior

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Databases, System Configuration, Firmware, Microsoft Office, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Software Repository, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Cdrom, Data Delivery, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0a1cec2a-11c2-4e1e-afab-344f25f57adb

## About the Role

* 3 years in 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.
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related degree preferred or related experience
 * 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.

## Description

* 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 , DFARS , and ASSIST database.

 * Other duties as assigned