Configuration & Data Management Admin

Aston Carter; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO/Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Configuration & Data Management Assistant in Sterling, VA, to support CDM tasks including data entry, configuration records, and change documentation. This contract role is onsite five days a week, closely collaborating with engineers and program teams.

Ideal candidates bring 0–2 years of related experience or 4+ years in lieu of a degree, proficiency in MS Office, ERP, Jira and PDM, and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 0–2+ years experience, or 4+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Strong data-entry, organization, and database updating abilities.
• Experience with PLM/QMS systems such as Jira, TIPQA, SharePoint, PDM and Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration baselines and product structures.
• Perform data entry across multiple systems.
• Create and distribute document and part numbers for programs.
• Assist with root cause analysis for CDM issues.
• Interface with customers, auditors, and program teams.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Jira

PDM

Excel

Communication with developers

Engineering drawings

BOMs

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

TIPQA

SharePoint

PDM

Business Central

Job description

Job Title: Configuration & Data Management AssistantJob Description

The Configuration & Data Management Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the CDM team. This position involves performing accurate data entry, maintaining configuration records, and processing change documentation. The focus is on foundational CDM tasks to ensure that product data is complete, consistent, and properly controlled in accordance with internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration baselines and product structures.
• Perform data entry across multiple systems.
• Create and distribute document and part numbers for multiple programs.
• Assist with root cause analysis for CDM issues.
• Interface with customers, auditors, and program teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in administrative support and data entry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, Jira, and PDM.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to breakdown processes and communicate effectively with developers.
• Experience with engineering drawings, BOMs, and digital product structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 2+ years of related experience, or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in cross-checking information, organization, and updating databases.
• Capability to prioritize multiple requests across various systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical data.
• Experience with PLM/QMS systems such as Jira, TIPQA, SharePoint, PDM, and Business Central.

Work Environment

This position requires working 5 days a week in the Sterling, VA office. Our organization fosters a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, emphasizing collaborative product development processes. We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers, focusing on developing innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sterling, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $40.86/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.