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# Principal Configuration and Data Management Lead

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** King of Prussia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Configuration Management, Data Integration, Data Mining, Database Queries, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Streaming, Data Management
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3043023718-2

## About the Role

* Configuration management processes
 * Data management processes
 * Data querying
 * Automated data extraction
 * Data modeling
 * Data integration
 * Complex dataset analysis
 * Data quality analysis
 * Microsoft Excel
 * Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

## Description

Leads configuration and data management processes for a defense engineering program in a classified environment. Develops procedures, guides cross-functional teams, oversees data integrity and accessibility, and supports hardware-software integration and tactical systems deployment. Requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance, with travel of 25% or more., * Develop configuration and data management processes aligned with customer requirements, corporate governance, industry standards, and best practices.

 * Implement CM/DM procedures in a classified environment and train program team members.
 * Provide direction to integrated product teams and guide engineering teams through hardware lifecycles.
 * Prepare leadership presentations with findings and actionable recommendations.
 * Manage data artifacts, procedures, and end-to-end data flows across design and development.
 * Evaluate data management technologies and conduct routine data quality analysis to maintain accuracy and accessibility.