Configuration and Data Management Specialist

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Configuration and Data Management Specialist to support Space Access programs. The role focuses on implementing data management processes, maintaining CDRLs, and ensuring compliance with Air Force and DoD data standards while coordinating with cross‑agency teams.

Candidates should bring experience with DoD acquisition processes, LiveLink, and data repositories, and hold an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Space Force/DoD acquisitions processes and regulation for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data.
• Proficiency with LiveLink document management system and DoD data repositories.
• Experience with Space Force Launch and Range systems is highly desired.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams of DOD, USSF, NASA, NRO, and Contractor personnel.
• Strong initiative to work independently and deliver on time; support leadership requests as needed.
• Willingness to adapt schedules and work from remote locations when required.
• Excellent written reporting; able to produce clear weekly activity reports.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Launch Enterprise Data Management Program.
• Review SSC Launch service contracts and CD-RL data management processes.
• Implement data management practices across LEO Launch Enterprise programs to meet standards.
• Perform data management functions in support of Air Force Launch Enterprise Directorate projects.
• Document processes per Space Force expectations and support IPTs.
• Use DoD-approved databases to provide DIDs to project managers for CDRLs.
• Maintain electronic libraries of CDRLs and data submittals; log data transactions for retrieval.
• Assist PM in implementing CDRL changes during contracts or delivery orders.
• Collaborate with Aerospace, Contractors, Launch Sites, and factories.
• Prepare weekly and other technical evaluations and reports as needed.

Skills

DoD acquisitions

Cross-agency collaboration

Independent worker

Self-motivation

Customer focus

Mentoring

WAR drafting

Flexible schedule

References

Security clearance

Tools

LiveLink

DOD database

Space Force Launch Systems

Job description

CONFIGURATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

SALARY: $140,000-$160,000

CLEARANCE: Secret

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Configuration and Data Management Specialist in El Segundo, CA. The Space Access Business Unit supports a contract that provides cradle to grave support to the United States Space Force Space and Systems Command (SSC) Launch Systems Enterprise Directorates National Security Space Launch (NSSL). We assist the Space Force by supporting a multitude of areas, including Systems Engineering & Integration, Acquisition & Program Management Support, Mission Integration Management, System Safety & Environmental Engineering, Systems Security & Information Assurance, Launch Schedule and Risk Management, Certification of New Entrant Launch Vehicles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Familiarity with Space Force/DoD acquisitions processes and regulation for the Acquisition and Management of Technical Data.
• Familiarity with LiveLink document management system.
• Experience or familiarity with DOD web based data base.
• Experience with Space Force Launch and Range systems is highly desired.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams of DOD, USSF, NASA, NRO, and Contractor personnel.
• Proven ability to work independently without significant oversight and direction and produce on time.
• Willingness and ability to respond to leadership requests and back up colleagues as required.
• Ability to work proactively and responsively, identify and address customer concerns rapidly.
• Ability and willingness to provide Customers and colleagues accepted mentoring on people, processes, and parts, company processes, launch operations, engineering common sense, careers, etc.
• Ability to write clear, concise, structured Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) on projects, progress, path forward, and include risk assessments and actionable recommendations.
• Ability and willingness to flex work schedules as required or work from remote locations.
• Examples of previous work and Personal References highly desired.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize the Launch Enterprise Data Management Program.
• Review, analyze SSC Launch service contracts and Contract Data Requirements List acquisition processes.
• Implement data management processes and practice across all SMC/LE Launch Enterprise programs to ensure that all data products and services meet Air Force standards and end-user requirements.
• Perform data management functions in support of Air Force Launch Enterprise Directorate projects.
• Implement and help document processes per Space Force expectations.
• Participate as an Integrated Project Team (IPT) member where data products are contractually invoked.
• Use the DoD-approved data base to select and provide candidate Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) to project managers in support of CDRLs.
• Maintain the CDRLs electronic library of all sanctioned and approved CDRLs. Establish and maintain a complete electronic library of all CDRL data submittals by contractors supporting all Launch Enterprise projects. Log data submittals as received. Create and maintain a log and index of all data transactions to enable rapid retrieval when needed.
• Assist the project manager in implementing CDRL changes as required in the course of the contracts or delivery orders.
• Collaborate with Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors, Launch Sites, and factories.
• Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature as needed.

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