Configuration & Data Manager

Parsons; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Configuration and Data Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency programs. You will organize program assets, manage data flows, and oversee CDRL lifecycle while coordinating across government and industry teams.

Active DoD clearance and a bachelor’s degree are required, with 5+ years in configuration management. A strong background in documentation reviews and briefing support will be essential.

Qualifications

• Requires DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required, additional experience counts.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in data/configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain program assets including reports, drawings, and documentation.
• Manage intake, routing, tracking, and archival of development data.
• Lead IDE administration, SharePoint sites, and data repositories.

Skills

Security clearance

5+ years experience

Configuration management

Documentation review

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windchill

SharePoint

MS Teams

Power BI

Jira

DOORS

Cameo

Git

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking a talented Configuration and Data Manager to join our growing team! In this role, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Office, 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.

Required Skills

• Active DoD Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience, with additional education and certifications able to count towards total years of experience.
• Proven background establishing and maintaining strict configuration-controlled environments.
• Ability to review systems engineering documentation to verify accuracy and alignment with program specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience delivering structured, audience-tailored presentations and reports.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.
• 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.

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.