Configuration and Data Manager (MDA)

Mission Driven Research, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. is seeking a Configuration and Data Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency's Targets and Countermeasures program in Huntsville.

You will organize, track, and control program data, manage configuration baselines, and oversee data deliveries across multiple contracts. The role requires a DoD security clearance, a bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in data/configuration management on large programs, and strong communication skills to craft briefs and reports for

Qualifications

• Security clearance required with active DoD access.
• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in data/configuration management.
• Experience maintaining configuration-controlled environments.
• Ability to review systems engineering docs for accuracy and alignment.
• Strong written and verbal communication for presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain program assets including reports, drawings, and docs.
• Manage intake, routing, tracking, and archival of development data.
• Lead IDE administration, SharePoint sites, and data repositories.
• Support milestone reviews with decks, evidence tracking, and action items.
• Oversee CDRL lifecycle from receipt to distribution.
• Support CCB activities by logging changes and documenting minutes.
• Maintain Lessons Learned database and distribute findings.

Skills

Security Clearance

Configuration Management

Technical Review

Communication

Data Management

Familiarity with MDA processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windchill

SharePoint

MS Teams

Power BI

Jira

DOORS

Cameo

Git

Job description

MDR is seeking a proactive problem solver to serve as a Configuration and Data Manager for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Office. In this role, you will support multiple programs dedicated to developing, refining, and testing MDA target systems designed to evaluate U.S. missile defense capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Program Data Management: Organize and maintain program assets, including reports, briefings, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Data Dissemination & Tracking: Manage the intake, routing, tracking, and archival of MDA development data.
• Collaboration Tools Administration: Serve as the lead administrator for the program’s Integrated Data Environment (IDE), managing MDA SharePoint sites and shared data repositories.
• Milestone Review Support: Facilitate major program reviews by coordinating logistics, compiling briefing decks, tracking objective evidence, and recording action items.
• Contract Data Deliverables (CDRLs): Oversee the end‑to‑end CDRL lifecycle, including receipt, tracking, forecasting, and cross‑functional distribution.
• Configuration Control Boards (CCB): Support prime contractor CCB activities by logging change requests, preparing supporting data packages, and documenting meeting minutes and action items.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain the Lessons Learned database, overseeing the drafting, coordination, archival, and distribution of findings across government and industry stakeholders.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required, with active DoD Security Clearance.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large‑scale, complex DoD programs.
• Configuration Control: Proven background establishing and maintaining strict configuration‑controlled environments.
• Technical Review: Ability to review systems engineering documentation to verify accuracy and alignment with program specifications.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience delivering structured, audience‑tailored presentations and reports.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Familiarity with MDA and System Engineering processes.
• Hands‑on proficiency with tools such as Windchill, SharePoint, MS Teams, Power BI, Jira, DOORS, Cameo, and Git.
• Experience applying AI/ML tools to enhance data analytics, workflow automation, and process improvement.

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Sr.
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 7
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

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