Configuration & Data Manager

Banner Defense, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Defense, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Configuration and Data Manager to support Missile Defense Agency targets and countermeasures programs.

You will organize assets, manage data flows, and oversee IDE administration and CDRL lifecycle, enabling smooth program reviews and stakeholder collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in data/configuration management, active DoD clearance, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large-scale DoD programs.
• Active DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Proven ability to establish configuration-controlled environments and review engineering documentation for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain program assets, including reports, briefings, drawings, and documentation.
• Manage intake, routing, tracking, and archival of development data.
• Lead IDE administration, SharePoint sites, and data repositories.
• Coordinate logistics for major program reviews and track action items.
• Oversee the CDRL lifecycle from receipt to distribution.
• Support CCB activities with data packages and meeting minutes.
• Maintain the Lessons Learned database across government and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Data management

Configuration management

DoD programs

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windchill

SharePoint

MS Teams

Power BI

Jira

DOORS

Cameo

Git

Job description

Configuration and Data Manager

Huntsville, AL | Active Security Clearance

Your expertise. Our nation's defense.

At Banner Defense, you're more than a name on a contract. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve and we build our team around people who take pride in protecting those who protect us. Here, your work directly supports the warfighter, your voice is heard, and your growth matters.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Banner Defense is in search of 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 DO

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs
• Active DoD security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship
• 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
• Some travel is required.

PREFERENCE IF YOU HAVE

• Familiarity with MDA and systems 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.

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.